Home Charger Savings Calculator

Estimate how much a home EV charger could save you compared with relying more heavily on public charging, using your own driving distance, charging rates, and installation costs.

General settings

Currency

Driving details

Distance driven per year

Distance unit

EV efficiency (miles or kilometers per kWh) Enter EV efficiency in distance unit selected above (miles or kilometres).

Electricity rates

Home electricity rate source

Country

State / Region / Met area or prefecture

Estimated home electricity rate (USD per kWh) This estimate is editable.

Public charging rate (average local rate per kWh) Use the average rate you expect to pay at public chargers in your area. Prices vary by network, charger type, and time of day.

Charging habits

Current percentage charged at home

Projected percentage charged at home with charger

Charger installation

Home charger installation cost

Ownership period

Your results

Annual charging cost now —

Annual charging cost with home charger —

Annual savings —

Monthly savings —

Savings over ownership period —

Charger payback time —

About these estimates

This calculator is designed to compare charging scenarios using your own assumptions. Real costs vary by tariff, charger speed, public charging availability, installation complexity, and charging habits.

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