What does it cost to charge an EV in United States?

Public fast-charging (DC) price per kWh · 2026 public rates

In United States, public fast (DC) charging costs roughly $0.39 to $0.90 per kWh on ad-hoc rates. FLO is the cheapest at about $0.39 per kWh, so a typical 30 kWh top-up works out near $11.70. Most networks bill per kilowatt-hour; a few add a connection or session fee and a small minimum charge.

Cheapest fast charge

FLO

$0.39/kWh

Typical 30 kWh charge

$11.70

30 kWh · FLO

Priciest fast charge

ChargeNet

$0.90/kWh

In United States, public EV charging typically costs around $0.39–$0.90 per kWh on ad-hoc (pay-as-you-go) rates.

The cheapest operator for fast (DC) charging is FLO at about $0.39 per kWh.

The most expensive major operator is ChargeNet at $0.90 per kWh.

A typical 30 kWh top-up on the cheapest fast charger works out to roughly $11.70 (USD).

FLO — the cheapest ad-hoc network for a quick top-up.

Electrify America — the most widespread ultra-fast corridor network on I-80 / I-15.

EVgo adds a per-session connection fee on top of the per-kWh rate.

Rates are public ad-hoc pay-as-you-go figures as of 2026 and change often — always confirm the price in each operator's app before you plug in.

Operator rates (per kWh)

Operator	Fast /kWh	Connection	Minimum	Idle fee
FLO	$0.39	—	—	—
AmpUp	$0.40	—	—	—
EV Connect	$0.42	—	—	—
Tesla	$0.42	—	—	$0.50/min
EVgo	$0.47	$0.99	—	$0.30/min
Shell Recharge	$0.48	—	—	—
ChargePoint	$0.50	—	—	—
Electrify America	$0.53	—	—	$0.30/min
Blink	$0.55	—	—	$0.20/min
ChargeNet	$0.90	—	—	$1.00/min

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an EV in United States?

Ad-hoc public fast (DC) charging in United States runs roughly $0.39–$0.90 per kWh. A typical 30 kWh charge on the cheapest fast charger costs about $11.70.

What is the cheapest EV charging network in United States?

FLO is the cheapest for fast charging at about $0.39 per kWh.

Is EV charging cheaper than petrol in United States?

Yes — even at the top ad-hoc DC rate of $0.90 per kWh, a public fast charge still costs a fraction of what a full tank of petrol would be, and off-peak or app-based rates are well below that.

What extra fees should I expect when charging in United States?

Some operators add a connection/session fee (from about $0.99) and, in a few cases, a minimum spend. Idle fees apply if you leave the car plugged in after charging finishes.

Rates are 2026 public figures that change often — confirm the live price in each operator’s app before you plug in.