EV Charging Cost in Oregon (2026)
Driving 12,000 miles a year on a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh efficiency) costs about $511/year in Oregon— roughly $43/month — at the state's average residential rate of 14.89¢/kWh.
Oregon's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program is suspended (Standard Rebate paused Sept 2025, Charge Ahead Dec 2025) after funds ran out and is expected to reopen in late summer 2026 with a reduced Standard Rebate of $2,000 for a new BEV ($1,500 PHEV).
Rate
14.89¢/kWh
Residential avg (EIA)
Annual energy
3,429 kWh
12,000 mi at 3.5 mi/kWh
Annual cost
$511
vs ~$2,000 for a 30 mpg gas car
Model-by-model charging cost in Oregon
Estimated using each EV's claimed range × battery capacity to derive efficiency.
| EV | Battery | Range | Annual cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Motor India Ioniq 5 | 72.6 kWh | 392 mi | $331 | Specs → |
| BYD India Atto 3 | 60.48 kWh | 324 mi | $334 | Specs → |
| Tesla Model 3 | 60 kWh | 319 mi | $336 | Specs → |
| Hyundai Motor India Ioniq 6 | 77.4 kWh | 382 mi | $362 | Specs → |
| Kia India EV6 | 84.4 kWh | 412 mi | $366 | Specs → |
| VinFast VF e34 | 42 kWh | 198 mi | $380 | Specs → |
| BYD India e6 | 71.7 kWh | 323 mi | $396 | Specs → |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | 331 mi | $405 | Specs → |
| BYD India Seal | 82.56 kWh | 360 mi | $409 | Specs → |
| BMW India iX1 | 64.7 kWh | 273 mi | $423 | Specs → |
| Kia India EV9 | 99.8 kWh | 336 mi | $530 | Specs → |
| Volvo Car India XC40 Recharge | 78 kWh | 260 mi | $537 | Specs → |
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