What is the average electricity rate in District of Columbia?

25.98¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in District of Columbia

Residential electricity in District of Columbia averaged 25.98¢ per kilowatt-hour in August 2026, 43% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $767 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,114 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 25.98¢
A year ago: 23.18¢
U.S. average: 18.16¢
Rank: 9th most expensive

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	6.4¢	$26.86	$767
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	6.4¢	$23.23	$767
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	6.7¢	$20.94	$801
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	6.8¢	$29.38	$817
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	6.9¢	$23.72	$823
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	6.9¢	$27.15	$826
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	7.0¢	$20.86	$839
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	7.1¢	$21.75	$851
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	7.1¢	$21.41	$854
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	7.3¢	$20.91	$873
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	7.3¢	$20.94	$873
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	7.3¢	$37.57	$879
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	7.5¢	$26.89	$895
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	7.5¢	$24.19	$904
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	7.5¢	$28.19	$904
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	7.5¢	$23.51	$904
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	7.6¢	$22.01	$917
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	7.7¢	$25.80	$929
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	7.7¢	$22.52	$929
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	7.8¢	$24.78	$935
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	7.8¢	$24.66	$942
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	7.9¢	$27.43	$945
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	8.2¢	$24.53	$988
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	8.3¢	$27.18	$998
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	8.3¢	$35.64	$1,001
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	8.4¢	$26.16	$1,007
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	8.4¢	$26.03	$1,013
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	8.6¢	$24.91	$1,032
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	8.7¢	$28.76	$1,038
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	8.9¢	$26.03	$1,063
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	8.9¢	$28.76	$1,066
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	8.9¢	$25.80	$1,072
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	9.1¢	$27.28	$1,091
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	9.2¢	$30.66	$1,101
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	9.2¢	$27.28	$1,110
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	9.5¢	$39.70	$1,135
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	9.5¢	$28.03	$1,144
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	9.6¢	$31.20	$1,147
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	9.6¢	$31.18	$1,147
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	9.6¢	$31.18	$1,147
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	9.6¢	$27.72	$1,147
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	9.6¢	$31.31	$1,150
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	9.6¢	$28.06	$1,150
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	9.8¢	$31.64	$1,175
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	9.8¢	$28.76	$1,175
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	10.3¢	$32.06	$1,231
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	10.3¢	$31.25	$1,238
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	10.3¢	$31.12	$1,238
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	10.5¢	$31.20	$1,266
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	10.8¢	$32.81	$1,300
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	11.0¢	$35.49	$1,316
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	11.0¢	$35.49	$1,316
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	11.1¢	$35.07	$1,334
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	11.1¢	$36.22	$1,337
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	11.1¢	$36.27	$1,337
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	11.2¢	$41.54	$1,347
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	11.3¢	$37.72	$1,353
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	11.5¢	$33.31	$1,384
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	11.5¢	$33.31	$1,384
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	12.2¢	$35.57	$1,462
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	12.2¢	$35.57	$1,462
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	12.2¢	$36.61	$1,465
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	12.4¢	$39.83	$1,493
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	12.4¢	$39.83	$1,493
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	13.2¢	$39.52	$1,581
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	13.6¢	$53.05	$1,634
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	17.6¢	$54.90	$2,111
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	17.6¢	$54.90	$2,111
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	17.6¢	$56.01	$2,114
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	17.6¢	$55.49	$2,114

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in District of Columbia the average electric car on this list is $233 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in District of Columbia?: 25.98¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.