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EV Charging Costs in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, FL

Tampa offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 226 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.15/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.15/kWh
Charging Stations
226
City Rank
#3 in Florida
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$39.47

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $76.53

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Electricity Rates in Tampa

Primary utility: Florida Power & Light

Rate: $0.15/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Tampa: $0.15/kWh

Florida average: $0.16/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Tampa

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$39.47View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$71.43View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$37.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Tampa

Total

226

Level 2

715

DC Fast

136

Density

64/100k

Available networks in Tampa:

Public Network Charging Station 1

Public Network

Tampa, FL

7.4 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 2

Public Network

Tampa, FL

6.8 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 3

Public Network

Tampa, FL

0.3 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

2100 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

1.7 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

2502 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33619

3.5 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • With 64.0 stations per 100k residents, Tampa has above-average charging coverage.

How Tampa Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Tampa$0.15/kWh$39.47
Florida Avg$0.16/kWh$42.11
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
St. Petersburg$0.15/kWh$39.47
Orlando$0.16/kWh$42.11
Cape Coral$0.18/kWh$47.37
FPL EV Programs

Peak: $0.19/kWh

Off-peak: $0.08/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Tampa

Population: 352,957

EV adoption: 5.2%

Average commute: 28.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in Florida: #2

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Tampa?

Using Tampa's local rate ($0.15/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $39.47 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Tampa cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Tampa is about $78.95 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Tampa compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, St. Petersburg is lower at $0.15/kWh while Cape Coral is higher at $0.18/kWh. Tampa is $0.15/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Tampa?

Tampa has 226 public stations, including 136 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Tampa?

Florida Power & Light 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

St. Petersburg

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Orlando

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Cape Coral

$0.18/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $47.37/month

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Port St. Lucie

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Jacksonville

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Pembroke Pines

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Station density context: 64/100k in Tampa, 45.7/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.