---
title: "Florida Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Florida costs about $5.02 per 100 miles and $56.49 a month at 14.99¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #15 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Florida electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **14.99¢/kWh** — Florida's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.02 per 100 miles** and **$56.49 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 17% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 15.03¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 14.99¢ (per kWh, −17% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.02 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #15 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $56.49 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Florida

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Florida

Regular gasoline averaged **$3.860 a gallon** in the Lower Atlantic region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $12.87 per 100 miles, versus $5.02 for a typical EV — $1,059.08 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=FL)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Florida

At 14.99¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Florida at 14.99¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.03 | $45.30 | $13.57 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.95 | $44.48 | $13.68 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.87 | $54.78 | $16.95 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.13 | $57.75 | $16.89 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.43 | $72.36 | $20.90 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.89 | $55.01 | $15.01 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.34 | $60.11 | $15.12 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.43 | $83.56 | $21.24 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.04 | $56.72 | $12.10 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.18 | $80.80 | $22.98 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.17 | $58.17 | $13.91 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.20 | $47.22 | $13.26 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.36 | $49.04 | $11.38 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.73 | $53.26 | $13.97 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.00 | $67.46 | $16.97 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.11 | $57.46 | $15.02 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.46 | $72.72 | $20.49 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.46 | $72.72 | $20.49 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.69 | $64.05 | $18.16 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.74 | $53.28 | $9.76 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.56 | $51.31 | $6.80 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.29 | $59.52 | $10.85 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.20 | $47.21 | $12.09 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.34 | $48.77 | $12.05 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.01 | $56.34 | $14.37 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.09 | $46.05 | $16.21 |

## Florida vs neighboring states

Florida and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Florida and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/) | 14.99 | $5.02 | $56.49 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/) | 15.90 | $5.33 | $59.92 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/) | 16.33 | $5.47 | $61.54 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Florida

**Average residential electricity price in Florida by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 14.99 | $5.02 |
| July 2026 | 15.03 | $5.04 |
| June 2026 | 15.10 | $5.06 |
| May 2026 | 15.17 | $5.08 |
| April 2026 | 15.61 | $5.23 |
| March 2026 | 15.37 | $5.15 |
| February 2026 | 15.80 | $5.29 |
| January 2026 | 15.92 | $5.33 |
| December 2025 | 15.04 | $5.04 |
| November 2025 | 15.79 | $5.29 |
| October 2025 | 15.72 | $5.27 |
| September 2025 | 15.77 | $5.28 |
| August 2025 | 15.33 | $5.14 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Florida?

About $5.02 per 100 miles, $56.49 a month or $677.92 a year for 13,500 miles, at 14.99¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Florida?

14.99 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 17% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Florida?

On fuel, yes: about $677.92 a year for the EV versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg gas car at $3.860/gal (EIA Lower Atlantic average).

### How does Florida compare with neighboring states?

Florida has lower residential electricity prices than all of its neighbors.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.