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EV Charging Costs in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 117 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.35/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.35/kWh
Charging Stations
117
City Rank
#9 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$92.11

Cost per mile

$0.09

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $23.89

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Electricity Rates in Bakersfield

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.35/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Bakersfield: $0.35/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Bakersfield

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$92.11View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$166.67View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$87.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Bakersfield

Total

117

Level 2

224

DC Fast

191

Density

32.2/100k

Available networks in Bakersfield:

Downtown Bakersfield Charging Hub

FLO

1200 Main St, Bakersfield, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Bakersfield Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1237 Main St, Bakersfield, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Bakersfield Charging Hub

Electrify America

1274 Main St, Bakersfield, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Bakersfield Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Bakersfield$0.35/kWh$92.11
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Lancaster$0.34/kWh$89.47
Santa Clarita$0.29/kWh$76.32
Palmdale$0.33/kWh$86.84
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.50/kWh

Off-peak: $0.22/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Bakersfield

Population: 363,630

EV adoption: 8.5%

Average commute: 34.8 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #8

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Bakersfield?

At $0.35/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $92.11 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Bakersfield cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Bakersfield is about $26.32 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Bakersfield compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Santa Clarita is lower at $0.29/kWh while Oxnard is higher at $0.35/kWh. Bakersfield is $0.35/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield has 117 public stations, including 191 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Bakersfield?

Pacific Gas and Electric supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. Listed rebate potential reaches $500.00.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Lancaster

$0.34/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $89.47/month

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Santa Clarita

$0.29/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $76.32/month

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Palmdale

$0.33/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $86.84/month

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Oxnard

$0.35/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $92.11/month

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Glendale

$0.32/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $84.21/month

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Los Angeles

$0.34/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $89.47/month

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Station density context: 32.2/100k in Bakersfield, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.