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EV Charging Costs in Eugene, Oregon

Eugene, OR

Eugene offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 120 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.14/kWh, the city provides some of the most affordable charging costs in the region.

Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
Charging Stations
120
City Rank
#3 in Oregon
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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 Eugene

Primary utility: Portland General Electric

Rate: $0.14/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Eugene: $0.14/kWh

Oregon average: $0.16/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Eugene

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 Eugene

Total

120

Level 2

86

DC Fast

34

Density

75.4/100k

Available networks in Eugene:

Blink

Blink

Eugene, OR

1.0 miles away

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ChargePoint

ChargePoint

Eugene, OR

0.9 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 3

Public Network

Eugene, OR

0.6 miles away

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JuiceBox EV Station

Public Network

Eugene, OR

0.2 miles away

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WCEH Springfield

Public Network

Eugene, OR

3.3 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • With 75.4 stations per 100k residents, Eugene has above-average charging coverage.
  • Eugene's electricity rates make it one of the more affordable cities for EV charging.
  • High EV adoption (7.2%) indicates strong local demand and ongoing infrastructure growth.

How Eugene Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Eugene$0.14/kWh$36.84
Oregon Avg$0.16/kWh$42.98
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Salem$0.18/kWh$47.37
Portland$0.17/kWh$44.74
PGE EV Programs

Peak: $0.21/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Eugene

Population: 159,190

EV adoption: 7.2%

Average commute: 37.0 minutes

EV adoption rank in Oregon: #1

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Eugene?

Using Eugene's local rate ($0.14/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $36.84 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Eugene cheaper than public fast charging?

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

How does Eugene compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Portland is lower at $0.17/kWh while Salem is higher at $0.18/kWh. Eugene is $0.14/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Eugene?

Eugene has 120 public stations, including 34 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Eugene?

Portland General Electric 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

Salem

$0.18/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $47.37/month

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Portland

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Station density context: 75.4/100k in Eugene, 63.9/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.