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EV Charging Costs in Oregon
Data updated: February 16, 2026
Oregon ranks #27 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.16/kWh. Oregon has an EV adoption rate of 4.9% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 2,920 Level 2 ports and 1,232 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
Average Rate
$0.16/kWh
Rank #27 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
5
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
1,596
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Oregon
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.16/kWh
$0.02/kWh below US average
up 2.7%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | $0.17/kWh |
| PacifiCorp Oregon | $0.16/kWh |
| EWEB | $0.15/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose Oregon for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in Oregon
View more Oregon cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $0.17/kWh | $44.74/month | View city page -> |
| Eugene | $0.15/kWh | $39.47/month | View city page -> |
| Salem | $0.16/kWh | $42.11/month | View city page -> |
| Gresham | $0.16/kWh | $42.11/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Bend | $0.16/kWh | $42.11/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Oregon
Level 2 Ports
2,920
DC Fast Ports
1,232
Stations per 100k Residents
37.7
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to Oregon and update per state page.
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How Oregon Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (Current) | $0.16/kWh | #27 | 1,232 |
| Washington | $0.14/kWh | #16 | 1,964 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | #1 | 260 |
| Nevada | $0.14/kWh | #14 | 1,130 |
| California | $0.32/kWh | #49 | 17,180 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | #6 | 254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Oregon?
Using Oregon's average residential rate ($0.16/kWh), many drivers can model roughly $42.11 per month for 1,000 miles.
How do city charging rates vary inside Oregon?
Eugene is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.14/kWh, while Salem reaches about $0.18/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Oregon?
Oregon shows about 1,596 public charging locations, 1,232 DC fast ports, and roughly 37.7 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Oregon cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Idaho is currently lower at $0.12/kWh, while Oregon is $0.16/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.
Which charging networks are most visible in Oregon?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, OpConnect, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.