---
title: "Virginia Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Virginia costs about $5.91 per 100 miles and $66.48 a month at 17.64¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #32 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Virginia electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **17.64¢/kWh** — Virginia's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.91 per 100 miles** and **$66.48 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 3% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 17.55¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 17.64¢ (per kWh, −3% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.91 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #32 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $66.48 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Virginia

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

## EV vs gas in Virginia

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 $5.91 for a typical EV — $939.23 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Virginia

At 17.64¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Virginia at 17.64¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.74 | $53.31 | $15.97 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.65 | $52.34 | $16.10 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.73 | $64.47 | $19.94 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $6.04 | $67.96 | $19.88 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.57 | $85.15 | $24.60 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.75 | $64.73 | $17.66 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.29 | $70.74 | $17.79 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.74 | $98.34 | $25.00 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.93 | $66.75 | $14.24 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $8.45 | $95.09 | $27.05 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $6.09 | $68.46 | $16.37 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.94 | $55.57 | $15.61 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $5.13 | $57.71 | $13.39 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.57 | $62.67 | $16.43 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $7.06 | $79.38 | $19.97 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $6.01 | $67.62 | $17.67 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.61 | $85.58 | $24.11 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.61 | $85.58 | $24.11 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.70 | $75.37 | $21.37 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.57 | $62.70 | $11.48 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.37 | $60.38 | $8.00 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.23 | $70.04 | $12.76 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.94 | $55.56 | $14.22 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $5.10 | $57.40 | $14.18 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.89 | $66.30 | $16.91 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.82 | $54.19 | $19.07 |

## Virginia vs neighboring states

Virginia and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/) | 14.95 | $5.01 | $56.34 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/) | 16.31 | $5.46 | $61.47 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/) | 17.64 | $5.91 | $66.48 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/) | 21.40 | $7.17 | $80.65 |
| [District of Columbia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/district-of-columbia/) | 25.98 | $8.70 | $97.91 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Virginia

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 17.64 | $5.91 |
| July 2026 | 17.55 | $5.88 |
| June 2026 | 17.22 | $5.77 |
| May 2026 | 17.61 | $5.90 |
| April 2026 | 17.38 | $5.82 |
| March 2026 | 17.05 | $5.71 |
| February 2026 | 15.96 | $5.35 |
| January 2026 | 15.87 | $5.32 |
| December 2025 | 15.27 | $5.12 |
| November 2025 | 15.94 | $5.34 |
| October 2025 | 16.35 | $5.48 |
| September 2025 | 16.61 | $5.56 |
| August 2025 | 15.85 | $5.31 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.91 per 100 miles, $66.48 a month or $797.77 a year for 13,500 miles, at 17.64¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

17.64 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 3% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $797.77 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 Virginia compare with neighboring states?

Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia have lower residential electricity prices than Virginia.

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