Charging a Honda Prologue FWD at home costs about $60.03 a month for 1,000 miles (330 kWh) at the U.S. average of 18.19¢/kWh — 6¢ a mile versus 15.8¢ for a 27.2 mpg gas car.
At 18.19¢/kWh — U.S. average, Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA).
Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity saves about $1,170 a year in the U.S. versus a 27.2 mpg gas car. Maintenance and insurance differences are not included.
| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18 in) | 24 | $43.66 |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24 | $43.66 |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26 | $47.29 |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27 | $49.11 |
| Tesla Model S | 27 | $49.11 |
| Nissan LEAF 75 kWh (18 in) | 28 | $50.93 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 30 | $54.57 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | 31 | $56.39 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended | 31 | $56.39 |
| Tesla Model X | 32 | $58.21 |
| Honda Prologue FWD | 33 | $60.03 |
| Kia EV9 Long Range RWD | 38 | $69.12 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | 43 | $78.22 |
| Rivian R1S Dual Large (20 in) | 43 | $78.22 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER (last model year) | 48 | $87.31 |
| Miles a month | kWh | Per month | Per year | Gas car, per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 165 | $30.01 | $360 | $78.75 |
| 1,000 | 330 | $60.03 | $720 | $157.50 |
| 1,250 | 413 | $75.03 | $900 | $196.88 |
| 1,500 | 495 | $90.04 | $1,080 | $236.25 |
| 2,000 | 660 | $120.05 | $1,441 | $315.00 |
1,000 mi × 33 kWh ÷ 100 = 330 kWh; × 18.19¢ (U.S. average, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA) = $60.03.
Only home charging is counted. Public fast chargers set their own prices — enter one as a custom rate to compare.
The full method, material data and tips are on the main ev charging cost calculator page.