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EV Charging Costs in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs's EV charging landscape features 197 Level 2 stations and 65 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
Charging Stations
100
City Rank
#2 in Colorado
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$36.84

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $79.16

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Electricity Rates in Colorado Springs

Primary utility: Xcel Energy

Rate: $0.14/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Colorado Springs: $0.14/kWh

Colorado average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Colorado Springs

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$36.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$66.67View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$35.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Colorado Springs

Total

100

Level 2

197

DC Fast

65

Density

22.7/100k

Available networks in Colorado Springs:

Electrify America Charging Station 1

Electrify America

Colorado Springs, CO

4.9 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

215 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

0.3 miles away

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ChargePoint

ChargePoint

Colorado Springs, CO

6.5 miles away

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Dominos' EV Charger

Public Network

Colorado Springs, CO

4.8 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1323 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

1.4 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • Colorado Springs's electricity rates make it one of the more affordable cities for EV charging.

How Colorado Springs Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Colorado Springs$0.14/kWh$36.84
Colorado Avg$0.15/kWh$38.16
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Aurora$0.15/kWh$39.47
Denver$0.14/kWh$36.84
Fort Collins$0.15/kWh$39.47
Xcel EV Programs

Peak: $0.21/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Colorado Springs

Population: 439,886

EV adoption: 6.6%

Average commute: 31.8 minutes

EV adoption rank in Colorado: #2

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Colorado Springs?

A practical baseline in Colorado Springs is near $36.84 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.14/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Colorado Springs cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Colorado Springs is about $81.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Colorado Springs compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Denver is lower at $0.14/kWh while Aurora is higher at $0.15/kWh. Colorado Springs is $0.14/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs has 100 public stations, including 65 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Colorado Springs?

Xcel Energy supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Aurora

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Denver

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Fort Collins

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Station density context: 22.7/100k in Colorado Springs, 32.8/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.