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title: "West Virginia Electricity Rates & EV Charging Cost (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in West Virginia costs about $5.46 per 100 miles and $61.47 a month at 16.31¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #25 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# West Virginia electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **16.31¢/kWh** — West Virginia's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.46 per 100 miles** and **$61.47 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 10% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 15.78¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 16.31¢ (per kWh, −10% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.46 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #25 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $61.47 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in West Virginia

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

## EV vs gas in West 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 $5.46 for a typical EV — $999.38 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in West Virginia

At 16.31¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in West Virginia at 16.31¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.38 | $49.29 | $14.77 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.30 | $48.40 | $14.88 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.30 | $59.61 | $18.44 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.59 | $62.84 | $18.38 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.00 | $78.73 | $22.74 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.32 | $59.85 | $16.33 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.81 | $65.40 | $16.45 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.08 | $90.92 | $23.11 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.49 | $61.72 | $13.17 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.81 | $87.92 | $25.01 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.63 | $63.30 | $15.14 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.57 | $51.38 | $14.43 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.74 | $53.36 | $12.38 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.15 | $57.95 | $15.20 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.52 | $73.40 | $18.46 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.56 | $62.52 | $16.34 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.03 | $79.13 | $22.30 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.03 | $79.13 | $22.30 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.19 | $69.69 | $19.76 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.15 | $57.98 | $10.62 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.96 | $55.83 | $7.39 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.76 | $64.76 | $11.80 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.57 | $51.37 | $13.15 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.72 | $53.07 | $13.11 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.45 | $61.30 | $15.64 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.45 | $50.10 | $17.64 |

## West Virginia vs neighboring states

West Virginia and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [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 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/) | 19.38 | $6.49 | $73.04 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/) | 21.40 | $7.17 | $80.65 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/) | 21.77 | $7.29 | $82.05 |

## Monthly electricity prices in West Virginia

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 16.31 | $5.46 |
| July 2026 | 15.78 | $5.29 |
| June 2026 | 15.45 | $5.18 |
| May 2026 | 16.80 | $5.63 |
| April 2026 | 16.06 | $5.38 |
| March 2026 | 16.37 | $5.48 |
| February 2026 | 14.41 | $4.83 |
| January 2026 | 14.77 | $4.95 |
| December 2025 | 14.59 | $4.89 |
| November 2025 | 15.63 | $5.24 |
| October 2025 | 16.17 | $5.42 |
| September 2025 | 16.11 | $5.40 |
| August 2025 | 15.62 | $5.23 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.46 per 100 miles, $61.47 a month or $737.62 a year for 13,500 miles, at 16.31¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

16.31 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 10% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $737.62 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 West Virginia compare with neighboring states?

Kentucky has lower residential electricity prices than West Virginia.

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