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EV Charging Costs in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento's EV charging landscape features 1,255 Level 2 stations and 377 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.30/kWh
Charging Stations
430
City Rank
#6 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$78.95

Cost per mile

$0.08

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $37.05

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Electricity Rates in Sacramento

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.30/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Sacramento: $0.30/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Sacramento

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$78.95View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$142.86View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$75.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Sacramento

Total

430

Level 2

1,255

DC Fast

377

Density

89.6/100k

Available networks in Sacramento:

Public Network Charging Station 1

Public Network

Sacramento, CA

0.8 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1689 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815

3.9 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

3668 North Freeway Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95834

3.9 miles away

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Electrify America Charging Station 4

Electrify America

Sacramento, CA

0.6 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 5

Public Network

Sacramento, CA

1.7 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • With 89.6 stations per 100k residents, Sacramento has above-average charging coverage.
  • High EV adoption (9.2%) indicates strong local demand and ongoing infrastructure growth.

How Sacramento Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Sacramento$0.30/kWh$78.95
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Elk Grove$0.28/kWh$73.68
Stockton$0.30/kWh$78.95
Santa Rosa$0.33/kWh$86.84
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.47/kWh

Off-peak: $0.21/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Sacramento

Population: 479,686

EV adoption: 9.2%

Average commute: 32.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #2

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Sacramento?

A practical baseline in Sacramento is near $78.95 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.30/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Sacramento cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Sacramento is about $39.47 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Sacramento compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Elk Grove is lower at $0.28/kWh while Santa Rosa is higher at $0.33/kWh. Sacramento is $0.30/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Sacramento?

Sacramento has 430 public stations, including 377 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Sacramento?

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

Elk Grove

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Stockton

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Santa Rosa

$0.33/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $86.84/month

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Oakland

$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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Hayward

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Station density context: 89.6/100k in Sacramento, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.