California (CA) Residential Power Analysis
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Level 2 EV Charger (240V / 40A NEMA 14-50) in California?
In California, running a Level 2 EV Charger (240V / 40A NEMA 14-50) (9600W) costs an estimated $6.11 per day or $185.94 per month, based on the current average residential electricity rate of 31.84¢ per kWh.
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Hourly Cost $3.057 Per operating hour
Daily Cost $6.11 Based on 2h/day usage
Monthly Cost $185.94 ~584 kWh per month
Annual Cost $2231.35 Total yearly electric impact
How California's Rates Compare to the U.S. National Average
The average residential electricity rate in California is 31.84¢/kWh, which is 99% higher than the national benchmark of 16.0¢/kWh.
In California $185.94 / month
U.S. National Average $93.44 / month
Because electricity costs in California are above average, reducing the daily duty cycle or upgrading to an Energy Star certified model yields substantial annual savings.
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