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EV Charging Costs in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV
Electric vehicle owners in Charleston benefit from extensive charging infrastructure. The local utility, West Virginia Utility Average, charges an average of $0.17/kWh for residential service, below the national average.
Primary utility: West Virginia Utility Average
Rate: $0.17/kWh
TOU available: Yes
EV rebate: Program dependent
Charleston: $0.17/kWh
West Virginia average: $0.17/kWh
National average: $0.18/kWh
Monthly Charging Costs in Charleston
| Vehicle | Monthly Cost (1,000 mi) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $44.74 | View vehicle -> |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $80.95 | View vehicle -> |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $42.50 | View vehicle -> |
EV Charging Stations in Charleston
Total
30
Level 2
25
DC Fast
5
Density
59/100k
Available networks in Charleston:
Downtown Charleston Charging Hub
Blink
1200 Main St, Charleston, WV
1.2 miles away
Central Charleston Charging Hub
FLO
1237 Main St, Charleston, WV
2.9 miles away
North Charleston Supercharger
Tesla Supercharger
1274 Main St, Charleston, WV
4.6 miles away
Map shows public charging station search results across Charleston.
How Charleston Compares
| Location | Rate | Model 3 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $0.17/kWh | $44.74 |
| West Virginia Avg | $0.17/kWh | $44.74 |
| US Avg | $0.18/kWh | $47.37 |
| Huntington | $0.17/kWh | $44.74 |
Peak: $0.21/kWh
Off-peak: $0.09/kWh
Savings: 56% overnight
Rebate: Not listed
Population: 50,821
EV adoption: 1.4%
Average commute: 31.5 minutes
EV adoption rank in West Virginia: #1
Market: Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Charleston?
At $0.17/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $44.74 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.
Is home charging in Charleston cheaper than public fast charging?
For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Charleston is about $73.68 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.
How does Charleston compare with nearby cities on rates?
Nearby, Huntington is lower at $0.17/kWh while Huntington is higher at $0.17/kWh. Charleston is $0.17/kWh.
How many public chargers are available in Charleston?
Charleston has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.
What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Charleston?
West Virginia Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.
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Station density context: 59/100k in Charleston, 60.0/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.