Cost to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV at home
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has a 85 kWh battery and charges at up to 11.5 kW on a Level 2 home charger. A typical 20% to 80% charge takes about 4 h 56 min on Level 2 and costs about $8.50 at $0.15 per kWh, close to the typical U.S. home electricity price. Your cost depends on your utility and when you plug in: enter your ZIP code to load your rates and find the cheapest hour.
Estimates assume 90% wall-to-battery efficiency. $0.15/kWh is the median 2024 average residential price across U.S. ZIP codes in our data (NREL/EIA). Battery size is the manufacturer's published figure; usable capacity may be slightly lower.
Cost to finish this charge, by plug-in hour
Each bar is the full session cost if charging starts at that hour and runs until the target is reached.
Quick answers for your car and rate
What would this charge cost at a fast charger?
Enter the price your charging app shows, such as Tesla, Electrify America, EVgo, or ChargePoint. Use the price for the time you'd plug in.
Common questions
When is the cheapest time to charge an electric car at home?
It depends on your electricity plan. On a time-of-use or EV plan, overnight hours are usually the cheapest and late afternoon to evening hours are usually the most expensive. On a flat-rate plan, every hour costs the same, so timing doesn't change your bill. Most EVs and home chargers let you schedule charging, so you can plug in when you get home and let the car start at the cheap hour.
What is a time-of-use electricity plan?
A time-of-use plan charges different prices at different times of day, and often by season and by weekday or weekend. Peak hours, when demand on the grid is highest, cost the most. EV plans usually add an extra-cheap overnight window, sometimes called super off-peak, that fits charging a car while you sleep.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or at a public fast charger?
Home charging is usually much cheaper, because fast-charger prices per kWh are typically well above home electricity prices, especially if you charge during off-peak hours. Fast chargers are worth it on road trips, when speed matters more than price. Enter the price from your charging app in the comparison above to see the difference for your car.
How long does it take to charge an EV at home?
A regular 120 V outlet (Level 1) adds only a few miles of range per hour, which can be enough for short daily commutes. A 240 V Level 2 charger, typically 7 to 19 kW, can refill most EVs overnight. Your car's onboard charger sets the top speed, so a bigger home charger doesn't always charge faster.
Should I switch to my utility's EV or time-of-use plan?
If you can do most of your charging overnight, an EV plan often lowers the cost of charging. But the plan also changes what you pay for the rest of your home's electricity, such as air conditioning or cooking during peak hours. Before switching, compare your whole bill. Many utilities offer a free plan comparison in your online account.
Where do the numbers on this site come from?
Utility average prices come from NREL and EIA data, and the named time-of-use plans come from each utility's published rates. Each plan shows its source and the date we checked it. See data sources and disclaimer for details.