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EV Charging Costs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA

Electric vehicle owners in Pittsburgh benefit from extensive charging infrastructure. The local utility, PECO, charges an average of $0.21/kWh for residential service, above the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.21/kWh
Charging Stations
308
City Rank
#2 in Pennsylvania
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$55.26

Cost per mile

$0.06

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $60.74

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Electricity Rates in Pittsburgh

Primary utility: PECO

Rate: $0.21/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Pittsburgh: $0.21/kWh

Pennsylvania average: $0.21/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Pittsburgh

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$55.26View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$100.00View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$52.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Pittsburgh

Total

308

Level 2

637

DC Fast

100

Density

100.7/100k

Available networks in Pittsburgh:

Downtown Pittsburgh Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1200 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA

1.2 miles away

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Central Pittsburgh Charging Hub

Electrify America

1237 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA

2.9 miles away

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North Pittsburgh Charging Hub

EVgo

1274 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA

4.6 miles away

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How Pittsburgh Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Pittsburgh$0.21/kWh$55.26
Pennsylvania Avg$0.21/kWh$56.14
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Allentown$0.22/kWh$57.89
Philadelphia$0.21/kWh$55.26
PECO EV Programs

Peak: $0.23/kWh

Off-peak: $0.10/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Pittsburgh

Population: 305,841

EV adoption: 3.0%

Average commute: 22.0 minutes

EV adoption rank in Pennsylvania: #3

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Pittsburgh?

A practical baseline in Pittsburgh is near $55.26 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.21/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Pittsburgh cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Pittsburgh is about $63.16 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Pittsburgh compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Philadelphia is lower at $0.21/kWh while Allentown is higher at $0.22/kWh. Pittsburgh is $0.21/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has 308 public stations, including 100 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Pittsburgh?

PECO 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

Allentown

$0.22/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $57.89/month

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Philadelphia

$0.21/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $55.26/month

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Station density context: 100.7/100k in Pittsburgh, 45.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.