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EV Charging Costs in Escondido, California

Escondido, CA

Escondido's EV charging landscape features 25 Level 2 stations and 5 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.32/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#37 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$84.21

Cost per mile

$0.08

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $31.79

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Electricity Rates in Escondido

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.32/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Escondido: $0.32/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Escondido

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$84.21View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$152.38View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$80.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Escondido

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

20.2/100k

Available networks in Escondido:

Downtown Escondido Charging Hub

Electrify America

1200 Main St, Escondido, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Escondido Charging Hub

EVgo

1237 Main St, Escondido, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Escondido Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1274 Main St, Escondido, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Escondido Compares

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

Peak: $0.43/kWh

Off-peak: $0.19/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Escondido

Population: 148,738

EV adoption: 7.1%

Average commute: 24.7 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #36

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Escondido?

Using Escondido's local rate ($0.32/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $84.21 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Escondido cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Escondido is about $34.21 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Escondido compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Oceanside is lower at $0.28/kWh while Chula Vista is higher at $0.36/kWh. Escondido is $0.32/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Escondido?

Escondido has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Escondido?

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

Oceanside

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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San Diego

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Chula Vista

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Irvine

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Moreno Valley

$0.32/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $84.21/month

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Corona

$0.32/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $84.21/month

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Station density context: 20.2/100k in Escondido, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.