Published September 2026 · Updated September 2026 · Crivelli Chevrolet Buick
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Pennsylvania?
Short answer: charging at home is usually the cheapest way to "fuel" a car in Pennsylvania, often somewhere around 4 to 6 cents per mile, well under what most drivers spend on gas. A full charge on an SUV-sized battery typically runs in the mid-teens of dollars at average PA home electricity rates. Your exact cost depends on your electricity rate and the vehicle, so the honest answer is a range, not a single number. Crivelli Chevrolet Buick near Mount Pleasant walks you through it and carries the Equinox EV, Blazer EV and Silverado EV. Call 724-547-2200 or see crivellichev.com.
The math, in plain terms
Home charging cost comes down to two numbers: your electricity rate (cents per kilowatt-hour) and how much energy the car holds. Pennsylvania residential electricity has recently averaged in the high-teens of cents per kilowatt-hour. An SUV-sized EV battery around 85 kilowatt-hours, charged from low to full, therefore costs roughly the mid-teens of dollars, and because that carries the vehicle a few hundred miles, it works out to about 4 to 6 cents per mile. For comparison, a 28-mpg gas SUV at typical pump prices runs closer to 12 to 14 cents per mile.
What changes your cost
- Your rate: rates vary by utility and plan; some offer lower overnight pricing that makes home charging cheaper still.
- The vehicle: a larger battery costs more for a full charge but usually goes farther, so cost per mile stays low.
- Weather: cold weather lowers efficiency, so winter cost per mile rises somewhat.
- Charger type: a Level 2 home charger fills the battery far faster than a standard outlet; the electricity cost is the same, the time is much shorter.
Do I need a special charger?
You can charge on a standard household outlet slowly, but most owners add a Level 2 home charger for an overnight full charge. The electricity cost per charge is the same either way; Level 2 just fills the battery faster. We can point you to what a home setup involves.
Which Chevy EVs does Crivelli carry?
The Equinox EV (EPA range up to about 319 miles), Blazer EV (up to about 334 miles), and Silverado EV. See current inventory at crivellichev.com or call 724-547-2200.
Common questions
How much is a full home charge?
At average Pennsylvania home electricity rates, a full charge on an SUV-sized EV battery typically runs in the mid-teens of dollars, and carries you a few hundred miles.
Is charging at home cheaper than gas?
Usually yes, often about 4 to 6 cents per mile at home versus roughly 12 to 14 cents per mile for a comparable gas SUV. Overnight utility rates can make it cheaper still.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
Not strictly. A standard outlet charges slowly; a Level 2 home charger fills the battery overnight. The electricity cost is the same, the time is much shorter.
Does cold weather raise charging cost?
Somewhat, because cold lowers efficiency, so your cost per mile rises in deep winter. It is still typically well under the cost of gas.
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