---
title: "Georgia Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Georgia costs about $5.33 per 100 miles and $59.92 a month at 15.90¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #21 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Georgia electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **15.90¢/kWh** — Georgia's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.33 per 100 miles** and **$59.92 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 16.27¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 15.90¢ (per kWh, −12% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.33 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #21 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $59.92 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Georgia

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

## EV vs gas in Georgia

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 $5.33 for a typical EV — $1,017.92 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Georgia

At 15.90¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Georgia at 15.90¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.27 | $48.05 | $14.39 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.19 | $47.18 | $14.51 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.17 | $58.11 | $17.98 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.45 | $61.26 | $17.91 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.82 | $76.75 | $22.17 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.19 | $58.35 | $15.92 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.67 | $63.76 | $16.04 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.88 | $88.64 | $22.53 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.35 | $60.16 | $12.84 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.62 | $85.71 | $24.38 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.49 | $61.71 | $14.75 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.45 | $50.09 | $14.07 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.62 | $52.02 | $12.07 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.02 | $56.49 | $14.81 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.36 | $71.55 | $18.00 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.42 | $60.95 | $15.93 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.86 | $77.14 | $21.74 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.86 | $77.14 | $21.74 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.04 | $67.94 | $19.26 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.02 | $56.52 | $10.35 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.84 | $54.43 | $7.21 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.61 | $63.13 | $11.50 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.45 | $50.08 | $12.82 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.60 | $51.73 | $12.78 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.31 | $59.76 | $15.25 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.34 | $48.84 | $17.19 |

## Georgia vs neighboring states

Georgia and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/) | 14.95 | $5.01 | $56.34 |
| [Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/) | 14.99 | $5.02 | $56.49 |
| [South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/) | 15.76 | $5.28 | $59.40 |
| [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 Georgia

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 15.90 | $5.33 |
| July 2026 | 16.27 | $5.45 |
| June 2026 | 16.36 | $5.48 |
| May 2026 | 15.84 | $5.31 |
| April 2026 | 15.37 | $5.15 |
| March 2026 | 15.01 | $5.03 |
| February 2026 | 14.13 | $4.73 |
| January 2026 | 14.45 | $4.84 |
| December 2025 | 13.65 | $4.57 |
| November 2025 | 14.40 | $4.82 |
| October 2025 | 14.51 | $4.86 |
| September 2025 | 15.28 | $5.12 |
| August 2025 | 15.55 | $5.21 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.33 per 100 miles, $59.92 a month or $719.08 a year for 13,500 miles, at 15.90¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

15.90 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $719.08 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 Georgia compare with neighboring states?

Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee have lower residential electricity prices than Georgia.

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