EV Charging Cost Calculator
Determine how much it costs to charge your electric vehicle.
Additional Information and Definitions
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Enter the total battery capacity of your electric vehicle in kWh. E.g., 60 kWh.
Current SOC (%)
State of Charge. This is your current battery percentage, from 0 to 100.
Desired SOC (%)
Your target battery percentage, higher than your current SOC but not above 100%.
Electric Rate (Cost/kWh)
Your electricity cost per kWh. Input your local rate.
Miles per kWh
Indicates how many miles your EV typically travels on 1 kWh of charge.
Plan Your EV Charging Budget
Estimate the total cost and cost per mile when charging from your current battery percentage to your target.
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Core EV Charging Terms
Understand these important phrases to better interpret your EV charging costs:
Battery Capacity:
Measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), representing the total amount of charge an EV battery can store.
SOC:
State of Charge, expressed as a percentage of the battery's total capacity.
Electric Rate:
Cost per kilowatt-hour, usually denoted in local currency units (e.g., €0.12/kWh).
Miles per kWh:
An efficiency metric: how many miles the vehicle can travel on 1 kWh of electricity.
Charge Window:
The difference between current SOC and desired SOC that you plan to fill.
Energy Usage:
The kWh consumed during charging to move from a lower SOC to a higher SOC.
5 EV Facts That May Surprise You
As EVs become more common, interesting tidbits about charging emerge. Let's delve into five that might spark your curiosity:
1.Charging Speeds Vary Widely
Depending on whether you're at home or at a fast charger, the speed can drastically affect how long you wait and what you pay.
2.Battery Health Over Time
Each charge and discharge cycle slightly affects battery longevity. Careful management can prolong battery life significantly.
3.Charging Times Can Shift Your Schedule
Some owners leverage off-peak electricity rates by charging overnight, saving money and spreading out grid demand.
4.Minimal Maintenance
Unlike traditional engines, EVs have fewer moving parts, meaning you typically only worry about tyres, brakes, and periodic system checks.
5.Renewables Integration
EVs can tie in with solar or wind power, letting you power your car with clean energy. This synergy can drastically reduce carbon footprints.