California · 30.2¢/kWh
Cost to Charge Chevrolet Bolt EV in California
$103/month to charge at home — vs $129/month for a Honda Civic on gas. You save roughly $310/year by going electric.
$103
Monthly EV cost
$129
Monthly Honda Civic
$310
Annual savings
$1,551
5-year savings
Charging breakdown
Based on California avg 30.2¢/kWh · 65 kWh battery · 3.8 mi/kWh (EPA-rated)
| Full charge cost | $19.63 |
| Cost per mile | $0.079/mi |
| Monthly cost (1,000 mi) | $103 |
| Annual cost (home 80% / public 20%) | $1,240 |
vs Honda Civic on gas
Gas at $4.65/gal · 36 MPG (EPA-rated) · 1,000 mi/month
| Vehicle | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV (electric) | $103 | $1,240 |
| Honda Civic (gas) | $129 | $1,550 |
| You save | $26 | $310 |
Your savings may vary
- —Electricity rates vary by utility and ZIP in California. Time-of-use plans are available in California — off-peak rates can cut charging costs significantly.
- —Public charging (EA, ChargePoint, EVgo) costs 2–4× more — roughly $258–$413/month at the same mileage. Charging primarily at home keeps costs low.
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