States / Virginia / Chesapeake

EV Charging Costs in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, VA

Electric vehicle owners in Chesapeake benefit from developing charging infrastructure. The local utility, Dominion Energy Virginia, charges an average of $0.17/kWh for residential service, below the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.17/kWh
Charging Stations
27
City Rank
#3 in Virginia
City-Specific Calculator

1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$44.74

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $71.26

See Full Breakdown
Electricity Rates in Chesapeake

Primary utility: Dominion Energy Virginia

Rate: $0.17/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Chesapeake: $0.17/kWh

Virginia average: $0.16/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Chesapeake

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$44.74View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$80.95View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$42.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Chesapeake

Total

27

Level 2

55

DC Fast

28

Density

11.7/100k

Available networks in Chesapeake:

Downtown Chesapeake Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Chesapeake, VA

1.2 miles away

Get Directions

Central Chesapeake Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Chesapeake, VA

2.9 miles away

Get Directions

North Chesapeake Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Chesapeake, VA

4.6 miles away

Get Directions

Map shows public charging station search results across Chesapeake.

How Chesapeake Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Chesapeake$0.17/kWh$44.74
Virginia Avg$0.16/kWh$42.11
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Norfolk$0.14/kWh$36.84
Virginia Beach$0.16/kWh$42.11
Newport News$0.16/kWh$42.11
DEV EV Programs

Peak: $0.20/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Chesapeake

Population: 230,571

EV adoption: 4.0%

Average commute: 29.6 minutes

EV adoption rank in Virginia: #3

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Chesapeake?

A practical baseline in Chesapeake is near $44.74 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.17/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Chesapeake cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Chesapeake is about $73.68 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Chesapeake compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Norfolk is lower at $0.14/kWh while Richmond is higher at $0.18/kWh. Chesapeake is $0.17/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Chesapeake?

Chesapeake has 27 public stations, including 28 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Chesapeake?

Dominion Energy Virginia 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

Norfolk

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

View city ->

Virginia Beach

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

View city ->

Newport News

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

View city ->

Richmond

$0.18/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $47.37/month

View city ->

Alexandria

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

View city ->

Calculate your exact Chesapeake charging costs

Use your ZIP, vehicle, and mileage profile for a personalized estimate.

Station density context: 11.7/100k in Chesapeake, 17.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.