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EV Charging Costs in Palmdale, California

Palmdale, CA

Palmdale'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
$0.33/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#33 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$86.84

Cost per mile

$0.09

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $29.16

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Electricity Rates in Palmdale

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.33/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Palmdale: $0.33/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Palmdale

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$86.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$157.14View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$82.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Palmdale

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

19.1/100k

Available networks in Palmdale:

Downtown Palmdale Charging Hub

Electrify America

1200 Main St, Palmdale, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Palmdale Charging Hub

EVgo

1237 Main St, Palmdale, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Palmdale Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1274 Main St, Palmdale, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Palmdale Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Palmdale$0.33/kWh$86.84
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
Glendale$0.32/kWh$84.21
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.43/kWh

Off-peak: $0.19/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Palmdale

Population: 157,161

EV adoption: 7.0%

Average commute: 23.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #37

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Palmdale?

Using Palmdale's local rate ($0.33/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $86.84 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Palmdale cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Palmdale is about $31.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Palmdale compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Rancho Cucamonga is lower at $0.28/kWh while Pomona is higher at $0.35/kWh. Palmdale is $0.33/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Palmdale?

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

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Palmdale?

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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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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Pomona

$0.35/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $92.11/month

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Rancho Cucamonga

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Station density context: 19.1/100k in Palmdale, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.