Cost to Run a 1,400-watt EV charger for 5 hours in Illinois
Running a 1,400-watt EV charger for 5 hours uses 7 kWh and costs $1.19 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $35.70 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.2381.4 kWh
- Per day
- $1.197 kWh
- Per week
- $8.3349 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $35.70210 kWh
- Per year
- $434.352,555 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 $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.238 per hour. The maths: 1,400 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.4 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.238.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $35.70 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 Illinois
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.4 kWh | $0.238 | $7.14 | $86.87 |
| 2 hours | 2.8 kWh | $0.476 | $14.28 | $173.74 |
| 3 hours | 4.2 kWh | $0.714 | $21.42 | $260.61 |
| 4 hours | 5.6 kWh | $0.952 | $28.56 | $347.48 |
| 5 hours | 7 kWh | $1.19 | $35.70 | $434.35 |
| 6 hours | 8.4 kWh | $1.43 | $42.84 | $521.22 |
| 7 hours | 9.8 kWh | $1.67 | $49.98 | $608.09 |
| 8 hours | 11.2 kWh | $1.90 | $57.12 | $694.96 |
| 9 hours | 12.6 kWh | $2.14 | $64.26 | $781.83 |
| 10 hours | 14 kWh | $2.38 | $71.40 | $868.70 |
| 11 hours | 15.4 kWh | $2.62 | $78.54 | $955.57 |
| 12 hours | 16.8 kWh | $2.86 | $85.68 | $1,042.44 |
| 13 hours | 18.2 kWh | $3.09 | $92.82 | $1,129.31 |
| 14 hours | 19.6 kWh | $3.33 | $99.96 | $1,216.18 |
| 15 hours | 21 kWh | $3.57 | $107.10 | $1,303.05 |
| 16 hours | 22.4 kWh | $3.81 | $114.24 | $1,389.92 |
| 17 hours | 23.8 kWh | $4.05 | $121.38 | $1,476.79 |
| 18 hours | 25.2 kWh | $4.28 | $128.52 | $1,563.66 |
| 19 hours | 26.6 kWh | $4.52 | $135.66 | $1,650.53 |
| 20 hours | 28 kWh | $4.76 | $142.80 | $1,737.40 |
| 21 hours | 29.4 kWh | $5.00 | $149.94 | $1,824.27 |
| 22 hours | 30.8 kWh | $5.24 | $157.08 | $1,911.14 |
| 23 hours | 32.2 kWh | $5.47 | $164.22 | $1,998.01 |
| 24 hours | 33.6 kWh | $5.71 | $171.36 | $2,084.88 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,400 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.4 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.4 kWh × $0.17 = $0.238
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.19
- Month and year: × 30 days = $35.70, × 365 days = $434.35
Illinois electricity prices
Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% 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.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost 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 Illinois. 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.