California · 30.2¢/kWh
Cost to Charge Nissan Leaf S Plus in California
$112/month to charge at home — vs $129/month for a Honda Civic on gas. You save roughly $204/year by going electric.
$112
Monthly EV cost
$129
Monthly Honda Civic
$204
Annual savings
$1,020
5-year savings
Charging breakdown
Based on California avg 30.2¢/kWh · 60 kWh battery · 3.5 mi/kWh (EPA-rated)
| Full charge cost | $18.12 |
| Cost per mile | $0.086/mi |
| Monthly cost (1,000 mi) | $112 |
| Annual cost (home 80% / public 20%) | $1,346 |
vs Honda Civic on gas
Gas at $4.65/gal · 36 MPG (EPA-rated) · 1,000 mi/month
| Vehicle | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf S Plus (electric) | $112 | $1,346 |
| Honda Civic (gas) | $129 | $1,550 |
| You save | $17 | $204 |
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 $280–$449/month at the same mileage. Charging primarily at home keeps costs low.
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