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EV Charging Costs in Hayward, California

Hayward, CA

Hayward offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 30 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.28/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.28/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#35 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$73.68

Cost per mile

$0.07

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $42.32

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Electricity Rates in Hayward

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.28/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Hayward: $0.28/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Hayward

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$73.68View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$133.33View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$70.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Hayward

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

19.8/100k

Available networks in Hayward:

Downtown Hayward Charging Hub

Blink

1200 Main St, Hayward, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Hayward Charging Hub

FLO

1237 Main St, Hayward, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Hayward Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1274 Main St, Hayward, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Hayward Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Hayward$0.28/kWh$73.68
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Fremont$0.31/kWh$81.58
Oakland$0.30/kWh$78.95
San Francisco$0.30/kWh$78.95
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.48/kWh

Off-peak: $0.21/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Hayward

Population: 151,574

EV adoption: 7.7%

Average commute: 31.6 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #28

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Hayward?

A practical baseline in Hayward is near $73.68 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.28/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Hayward cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Hayward is about $44.74 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Hayward compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Oakland is lower at $0.30/kWh while San Jose is higher at $0.33/kWh. Hayward is $0.28/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Hayward?

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

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Hayward?

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

Fremont

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Oakland

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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San Francisco

$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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Stockton

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Modesto

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Station density context: 19.8/100k in Hayward, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.