Cost to Run a 1,400-watt EV charger for 5 hours in California
Running a 1,400-watt EV charger for 5 hours uses 7 kWh and costs $2.24 at $0.32/kWh in California. Do that every day and it adds up to $67.20 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.4481.4 kWh
- Per day
- $2.247 kWh
- Per week
- $15.6849 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $67.20210 kWh
- Per year
- $817.602,555 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,400-watt EV charger cost per hour?
At $0.32/kWh, it costs $0.448 per hour. The maths: 1,400 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.4 kWh per hour, × $0.32 = $0.448.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $67.20 per month and uses 210 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
7 kWh per day, 210 kWh per month and 2,555 kWh per year at 5 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Charge overnight on a time-of-use plan if your utility offers one. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $21.00 and at 30¢ it is $63.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in California
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.4 kWh | $0.448 | $13.44 | $163.52 |
| 2 hours | 2.8 kWh | $0.896 | $26.88 | $327.04 |
| 3 hours | 4.2 kWh | $1.34 | $40.32 | $490.56 |
| 4 hours | 5.6 kWh | $1.79 | $53.76 | $654.08 |
| 5 hours | 7 kWh | $2.24 | $67.20 | $817.60 |
| 6 hours | 8.4 kWh | $2.69 | $80.64 | $981.12 |
| 7 hours | 9.8 kWh | $3.14 | $94.08 | $1,144.64 |
| 8 hours | 11.2 kWh | $3.58 | $107.52 | $1,308.16 |
| 9 hours | 12.6 kWh | $4.03 | $120.96 | $1,471.68 |
| 10 hours | 14 kWh | $4.48 | $134.40 | $1,635.20 |
| 11 hours | 15.4 kWh | $4.93 | $147.84 | $1,798.72 |
| 12 hours | 16.8 kWh | $5.38 | $161.28 | $1,962.24 |
| 13 hours | 18.2 kWh | $5.82 | $174.72 | $2,125.76 |
| 14 hours | 19.6 kWh | $6.27 | $188.16 | $2,289.28 |
| 15 hours | 21 kWh | $6.72 | $201.60 | $2,452.80 |
| 16 hours | 22.4 kWh | $7.17 | $215.04 | $2,616.32 |
| 17 hours | 23.8 kWh | $7.62 | $228.48 | $2,779.84 |
| 18 hours | 25.2 kWh | $8.06 | $241.92 | $2,943.36 |
| 19 hours | 26.6 kWh | $8.51 | $255.36 | $3,106.88 |
| 20 hours | 28 kWh | $8.96 | $268.80 | $3,270.40 |
| 21 hours | 29.4 kWh | $9.41 | $282.24 | $3,433.92 |
| 22 hours | 30.8 kWh | $9.86 | $295.68 | $3,597.44 |
| 23 hours | 32.2 kWh | $10.30 | $309.12 | $3,760.96 |
| 24 hours | 33.6 kWh | $10.75 | $322.56 | $3,924.48 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,400 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.4 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.4 kWh × $0.32 = $0.448
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $2.24
- Month and year: × 30 days = $67.20, × 365 days = $817.60
California electricity prices
California pays about $0.32 per kWh, which is 83% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same EV charger would cost $36.75 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,400-watt EV charger, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $36.75 |
| California | $0.32 | $67.20 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $32.55 |
| New York | $0.25 | $52.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $32.55 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $35.70 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $37.80 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $35.70 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $24.15 |
About EV charger running costs
Home EV chargers range from 1,400 W (standard outlet) to 11,500 W (high-power Level 2). Charging time depends on battery size.
Typical sizes: 1,400 W, 3,300 W, 7,200 W, 11,500 W.
How to spend less: Charge overnight on a time-of-use plan if your utility offers one.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in California. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.