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Cost to Run a 1,400-watt EV charger for 5 hours in Florida

Running a 1,400-watt EV charger for 5 hours uses 7 kWh and costs $1.09 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $32.55 a month.

$1.09 for 5 hoursat $0.155/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$1.09per day
Per hour
$0.2171.4 kWh
Per day
$1.097 kWh
Per week
$7.6049 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$32.55210 kWh
Per year
$396.032,555 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 1,400-watt EV charger cost per hour?

At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.217 per hour. The maths: 1,400 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.4 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.217.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $32.55 per month and uses 210 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

7 kWh per day, 210 kWh per month and 2,555 kWh per year at 5 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 $21.00 and at 30¢ it is $63.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Florida

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.4 kWh$0.217$6.51$79.21
2 hours2.8 kWh$0.434$13.02$158.41
3 hours4.2 kWh$0.651$19.53$237.62
4 hours5.6 kWh$0.868$26.04$316.82
5 hours7 kWh$1.09$32.55$396.03
6 hours8.4 kWh$1.30$39.06$475.23
7 hours9.8 kWh$1.52$45.57$554.44
8 hours11.2 kWh$1.74$52.08$633.64
9 hours12.6 kWh$1.95$58.59$712.85
10 hours14 kWh$2.17$65.10$792.05
11 hours15.4 kWh$2.39$71.61$871.26
12 hours16.8 kWh$2.60$78.12$950.46
13 hours18.2 kWh$2.82$84.63$1,029.67
14 hours19.6 kWh$3.04$91.14$1,108.87
15 hours21 kWh$3.26$97.65$1,188.08
16 hours22.4 kWh$3.47$104.16$1,267.28
17 hours23.8 kWh$3.69$110.67$1,346.49
18 hours25.2 kWh$3.91$117.18$1,425.69
19 hours26.6 kWh$4.12$123.69$1,504.90
20 hours28 kWh$4.34$130.20$1,584.10
21 hours29.4 kWh$4.56$136.71$1,663.31
22 hours30.8 kWh$4.77$143.22$1,742.51
23 hours32.2 kWh$4.99$149.73$1,821.72
24 hours33.6 kWh$5.21$156.24$1,900.92

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,400 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.4 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.4 kWh × $0.155 = $0.217
  3. Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.09
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $32.55, × 365 days = $396.03

Florida electricity prices

Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same EV charger would cost $36.75 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,400-watt EV charger, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$36.75
California$0.32$67.20
Texas$0.155$32.55
New York$0.25$52.50
Florida$0.155$32.55
Illinois$0.17$35.70
Pennsylvania$0.18$37.80
Ohio$0.17$35.70
Washington$0.115$24.15

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 Florida. 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.

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