Cost to Run an 11,500-watt EV charger for 11 hours in New York
Running an 11,500-watt EV charger for 11 hours uses 127 kWh and costs $31.63 at $0.25/kWh in New York. Do that every day and it adds up to $948.75 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $2.8811.5 kWh
- Per day
- $31.63127 kWh
- Per week
- $221.38886 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $948.753,795 kWh
- Per year
- $11,543.1346,173 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does an 11,500-watt EV charger cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $2.88 per hour. The maths: 11,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 11.5 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $2.88.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 11 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $948.75 per month and uses 3,795 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
127 kWh per day, 3,795 kWh per month and 46,173 kWh per year at 11 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Charge overnight on a time-of-use plan if your utility offers one. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $379.50 and at 30¢ it is $1,138.50. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in New York
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 11.5 kWh | $2.88 | $86.25 | $1,049.38 |
| 2 hours | 23 kWh | $5.75 | $172.50 | $2,098.75 |
| 3 hours | 34.5 kWh | $8.63 | $258.75 | $3,148.13 |
| 4 hours | 46 kWh | $11.50 | $345.00 | $4,197.50 |
| 5 hours | 57.5 kWh | $14.38 | $431.25 | $5,246.88 |
| 6 hours | 69 kWh | $17.25 | $517.50 | $6,296.25 |
| 7 hours | 80.5 kWh | $20.13 | $603.75 | $7,345.63 |
| 8 hours | 92 kWh | $23.00 | $690.00 | $8,395.00 |
| 9 hours | 104 kWh | $25.88 | $776.25 | $9,444.38 |
| 10 hours | 115 kWh | $28.75 | $862.50 | $10,493.75 |
| 11 hours | 127 kWh | $31.63 | $948.75 | $11,543.13 |
| 12 hours | 138 kWh | $34.50 | $1,035.00 | $12,592.50 |
| 13 hours | 150 kWh | $37.38 | $1,121.25 | $13,641.88 |
| 14 hours | 161 kWh | $40.25 | $1,207.50 | $14,691.25 |
| 15 hours | 173 kWh | $43.13 | $1,293.75 | $15,740.63 |
| 16 hours | 184 kWh | $46.00 | $1,380.00 | $16,790.00 |
| 17 hours | 196 kWh | $48.88 | $1,466.25 | $17,839.38 |
| 18 hours | 207 kWh | $51.75 | $1,552.50 | $18,888.75 |
| 19 hours | 219 kWh | $54.63 | $1,638.75 | $19,938.13 |
| 20 hours | 230 kWh | $57.50 | $1,725.00 | $20,987.50 |
| 21 hours | 242 kWh | $60.38 | $1,811.25 | $22,036.88 |
| 22 hours | 253 kWh | $63.25 | $1,897.50 | $23,086.25 |
| 23 hours | 265 kWh | $66.13 | $1,983.75 | $24,135.63 |
| 24 hours | 276 kWh | $69.00 | $2,070.00 | $25,185.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 11,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 11.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 11.5 kWh × $0.25 = $2.88
- Cost per day: × 11 hours = $31.63
- Month and year: × 30 days = $948.75, × 365 days = $11,543.13
New York electricity prices
New York pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same EV charger would cost $664.13 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 11,500-watt EV charger, 11 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $664.13 |
| California | $0.32 | $1,214.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $588.23 |
| New York | $0.25 | $948.75 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $588.23 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $645.15 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $683.10 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $645.15 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $436.43 |
About EV charger running costs
Home EV chargers range from 1,400 W (standard outlet) to 11,500 W (high-power Level 2). Charging time depends on battery size.
Typical sizes: 1,400 W, 3,300 W, 7,200 W, 11,500 W.
How to spend less: Charge overnight on a time-of-use plan if your utility offers one.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in New York. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.