How much does it cost to charge an EV in Florida?
Florida's average residential electricity rate is 15.4¢/kWh over the 12 months to August 2026, 15% below the U.S. average of 18.0¢/kWh, and the 2nd cheapest of the 5 states covered. The 12-month average is up 4.4% year over year.
Charging the EVs we track here costs from $3.74 per 100 miles (Tesla Model 3) to $6.60 (Rivian R1S), or $38 to $67 a month at 1,016 miles.
Regular gasoline averaged $3.44 a gallon (EIA Florida series), 5% below the U.S. average.
EVs ranked by cost to charge in Florida
| # | EV | kWh/100 mi | Full charge | Per 100 mi | Per month | vs gas / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 32026 Standard RWD | 24.3 | $12.02 | $3.74 | $38 | −$855 |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y2026 Long Range AWD | 27.5 | $13.85 | $4.24 | $43 | −$883 |
| 3 | Nissan Leaf2026 75 kWh (18-in steel wheels) | 27.8 | $12.99 | $4.29 | $44 | −$831 |
| 4 | Hyundai Ioniq 52027 Standard Range | 29.0 | $10.95 | $4.47 | $45 | −$954 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Equinox EV2027 FWD | 31.1 | $15.27 | $4.79 | $49 | −$971 |
| 6 | Ford Mustang Mach-E2026 RWD | 31.4 | $12.59 | $4.84 | $49 | −$809 |
| 7 | Honda Prologue2026 FWD | 32.5 | $15.44 | $5.01 | $51 | −$1,387 |
| 8 | Cadillac Lyriq2027 RWD (11 kW charger) | 36.8 | $18.49 | $5.67 | $58 | −$1,457 |
| 9 | Kia EV92026 Standard Range RWD | 38.0 | $13.47 | $5.85 | $59 | −$1,194 |
| 10 | Rivian R1S2026 Dual Standard (20-in) | 42.9 | $17.04 | $6.60 | $67 | −$1,178 |
At 15.4¢/kWh, 1,016 mi/month. "vs gas" compares each EV with a comparable gas vehicle (see each page); − means the EV costs less.
Florida electricity price trend
Show monthly data
| Month | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 15.0¢/kWh | 18.2¢/kWh |
| Jul 2026 | 15.0¢/kWh | 18.3¢/kWh |
| Jun 2026 | 15.1¢/kWh | 18.4¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | 15.2¢/kWh | 18.4¢/kWh |
| Apr 2026 | 15.6¢/kWh | 18.9¢/kWh |
| Mar 2026 | 15.4¢/kWh | 18.6¢/kWh |
| Feb 2026 | 15.8¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Jan 2026 | 15.9¢/kWh | 17.4¢/kWh |
| Dec 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 17.1¢/kWh |
| Nov 2025 | 15.8¢/kWh | 17.8¢/kWh |
| Oct 2025 | 15.7¢/kWh | 17.9¢/kWh |
| Sep 2025 | 15.8¢/kWh | 18.1¢/kWh |
| Aug 2025 | 15.3¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Jul 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 17.4¢/kWh |
| Jun 2025 | 15.3¢/kWh | 17.4¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | 14.9¢/kWh | 17.3¢/kWh |
| Apr 2025 | 15.1¢/kWh | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Mar 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 17.0¢/kWh |
| Feb 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 16.4¢/kWh |
| Jan 2025 | 14.5¢/kWh | 15.9¢/kWh |
| Dec 2024 | 14.2¢/kWh | 16.3¢/kWh |
| Nov 2024 | 14.2¢/kWh | 16.9¢/kWh |
| Oct 2024 | 14.2¢/kWh | 17.1¢/kWh |
| Sep 2024 | 14.0¢/kWh | 16.8¢/kWh |