Chevrolet EV Charging Cost and Trip Energy Calculator
Estimate electricity use and charging costs from trip distance, energy efficiency, battery capacity, and electricity price.
About the Chevrolet EV Charging Cost Calculator
Electric vehicle running costs depend on electricity prices and efficiency. The Chevrolet EV Charging Cost Calculator estimates electricity use and charging costs from trip distance, energy efficiency, battery capacity, electricity rate, and charging losses.
Use it to budget commutes, compare home versus public charging, and understand cost per mile.
Formula used
distance (miles) = distance (km) x 0.621371 if entered in km
energy required (kWh) = distance (miles) / efficiency (mi/kWh)
energy with loss = energy required x (1 + loss % / 100)
charging cost = energy with loss x electricity rate
cost per mile = charging cost / distanceHow to use
- Enter battery capacity and efficiency.
- Enter trip distance and unit.
- Enter electricity rate and charging loss percentage.
- Click Calculate to see energy, cost, and cost per mile.
Limitations
Real-world range and charging costs vary with temperature, speed, terrain, load, and vehicle configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What efficiency should I use?
Use your vehicle's rated or observed mi/kWh. A common value is 3.0 to 4.0 mi/kWh.
Why include charging loss?
Some energy is lost during charging. A 10 percent loss is a reasonable default.
Home or public charging?
Home charging is usually cheaper. Enter the rate that applies to your situation.