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EV Charging Costs in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 60 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.36/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.36/kWh
Charging Stations
60
City Rank
#14 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$94.74

Cost per mile

$0.09

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $21.26

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Electricity Rates in Chula Vista

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.36/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Chula Vista: $0.36/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Chula Vista

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$94.74View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$171.43View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$90.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Chula Vista

Total

60

Level 2

112

DC Fast

87

Density

23.4/100k

Available networks in Chula Vista:

Downtown Chula Vista Charging Hub

FLO

1200 Main St, Chula Vista, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Chula Vista Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1237 Main St, Chula Vista, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Chula Vista Charging Hub

Electrify America

1274 Main St, Chula Vista, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Chula Vista Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Chula Vista$0.36/kWh$94.74
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
San Diego$0.31/kWh$81.58
Escondido$0.32/kWh$84.21
Oceanside$0.28/kWh$73.68
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.48/kWh

Off-peak: $0.21/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Chula Vista

Population: 256,780

EV adoption: 8.3%

Average commute: 32.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #11

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Chula Vista?

A practical baseline in Chula Vista is near $94.74 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.36/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Chula Vista cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Chula Vista is about $23.68 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Chula Vista compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Oceanside is lower at $0.28/kWh while Irvine is higher at $0.36/kWh. Chula Vista is $0.36/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Chula Vista?

Chula Vista has 60 public stations, including 87 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Chula Vista?

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

San Diego

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Escondido

$0.32/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $84.21/month

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Oceanside

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Irvine

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Huntington Beach

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Santa Ana

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Station density context: 23.4/100k in Chula Vista, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.