---
title: "Washington Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Washington costs about $4.90 per 100 miles and $55.14 a month at 14.63¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #12 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Washington electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **14.63¢/kWh** — Washington's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.90 per 100 miles** and **$55.14 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 19% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 14.71¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 14.63¢ (per kWh, −19% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.90 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #12 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $55.14 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Washington

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

## EV vs gas in Washington

Regular gasoline averaged **$5.007 a gallon** in the West Coast (excluding California) region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $16.69 per 100 miles, versus $4.90 for a typical EV — $1,591.51 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Washington

At 14.63¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Washington at 14.63¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.93 | $44.21 | $13.24 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.86 | $43.41 | $13.35 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.75 | $53.47 | $16.54 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.01 | $56.37 | $16.48 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.28 | $70.62 | $20.40 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.77 | $53.68 | $14.65 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.21 | $58.67 | $14.76 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.25 | $81.56 | $20.73 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.92 | $55.36 | $11.81 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.01 | $78.86 | $22.43 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.05 | $56.78 | $13.58 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.10 | $46.08 | $12.94 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.25 | $47.87 | $11.10 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.62 | $51.98 | $13.63 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.85 | $65.84 | $16.56 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.98 | $56.08 | $14.66 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.31 | $70.98 | $20.00 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.31 | $70.98 | $20.00 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.56 | $62.51 | $17.73 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.62 | $52.01 | $9.52 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.45 | $50.08 | $6.63 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.16 | $58.09 | $10.59 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.10 | $46.08 | $11.80 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.23 | $47.60 | $11.76 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.89 | $54.99 | $14.03 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.99 | $44.94 | $15.82 |

## Washington vs neighboring states

Washington and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/) | 13.37 | $4.48 | $50.39 |
| [Washington](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/) | 14.63 | $4.90 | $55.14 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/) | 15.92 | $5.33 | $60.00 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Washington

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 14.63 | $4.90 |
| July 2026 | 14.71 | $4.93 |
| June 2026 | 14.91 | $4.99 |
| May 2026 | 14.95 | $5.01 |
| April 2026 | 14.36 | $4.81 |
| March 2026 | 14.39 | $4.82 |
| February 2026 | 14.10 | $4.72 |
| January 2026 | 13.80 | $4.62 |
| December 2025 | 13.35 | $4.47 |
| November 2025 | 13.86 | $4.64 |
| October 2025 | 14.07 | $4.71 |
| September 2025 | 13.80 | $4.62 |
| August 2025 | 13.65 | $4.57 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.90 per 100 miles, $55.14 a month or $661.64 a year for 13,500 miles, at 14.63¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

14.63 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 19% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $661.64 a year for the EV versus $2,253.15 for a 30 mpg gas car at $5.007/gal (EIA West Coast (excluding California) average).

### How does Washington compare with neighboring states?

Idaho has lower residential electricity prices than Washington.

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