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EV Charging Costs in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA

Fresno offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 186 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
186
City Rank
#5 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 Fresno

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.36/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Fresno: $0.36/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Fresno

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 Fresno

Total

186

Level 2

330

DC Fast

166

Density

36.5/100k

Available networks in Fresno:

eVgo

EVgo

Fresno, CA

4.2 miles away

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ChargePoint

ChargePoint

Fresno, CA

6.0 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

7502 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720

6.8 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger Charging Station 4

Tesla Supercharger

7965 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720

7.2 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

870 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612

7.4 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • With 36.5 stations per 100k residents, Fresno has above-average charging coverage.
  • High EV adoption (9.0%) indicates strong local demand and ongoing infrastructure growth.

How Fresno Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Fresno$0.36/kWh$94.74
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Modesto$0.31/kWh$81.58
Bakersfield$0.35/kWh$92.11
Salinas$0.36/kWh$94.74
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.45/kWh

Off-peak: $0.20/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Fresno

Population: 509,924

EV adoption: 9.0%

Average commute: 31.3 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #4

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Fresno?

At $0.36/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $94.74 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Fresno cheaper than public fast charging?

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

How does Fresno compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Stockton is lower at $0.30/kWh while Salinas is higher at $0.36/kWh. Fresno is $0.36/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Fresno?

Fresno has 186 public stations, including 166 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Fresno?

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

Modesto

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Bakersfield

$0.35/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $92.11/month

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Salinas

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Stockton

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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San Jose

$0.33/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $86.84/month

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Fremont

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Station density context: 36.5/100k in Fresno, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.