How Much Does Your Electric Bill Go Up With an Electric Car in 2025?

September 13, 2025

Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) is one of the smartest decisions in 2025—both for your wallet and the environment. Yet one question remains the top concern for new EV owners:
How much does your electric bill increase with an electric car?

Hongjiali New Energy (HG POWER)—a global provider of EV charging stations and smart charging solutions—breaks down real charging costs, practical savings strategies, and how choosing the right EV charger can dramatically reduce your electricity bill.

Understanding the Real Impact on Your Electric Bill

Moving from a gasoline car to an electric vehicle shifts your “fuel” expense from the gas station to your electric bill. But the increase is often far lower than most drivers expect.

Your electricity bill will rise but your total transportation cost usually drops significantly, especially if you charge smartly.

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car at Home?

Home charging remains the cheapest way to power an EV, and the majority of EV drivers charge at home using a Level 2 EV charging station.

Average Home Electricity Prices (2025)

United States: ~$0.175 per kWh
United Kingdom: ~25.73p per kWh

Estimated Monthly Cost Increase

Most EV drivers use 250–350 kWh per month for charging.

That means your electric bill typically increases by:

U.S. Average：$35–$60 per month
UK Average：£32–£48 per month

In many cases, this is still 50–70% cheaper than fueling a gasoline vehicle.

Public Charging Costs (AC & DC Fast Charging)

Public chargers—especially DC fast chargers—offer speed and convenience but at a higher price.

United Kingdom Charging Costs (2025)

AC public charging: 25p–40p per kWh
DC fast charging: 45p–65p per kWh

United States Charging Costs (2025)

Many charging networks range between $0.30–$0.69 per kWh, depending on state and charger type.

This is why home EV chargers—especially smart, off-peak scheduled chargers from Hongjiali New Energy (HG POWER)—are recommended to minimize long term costs.

Off Peak Charging: Way to Reduce Your EV Electricity Bill

Most utilities offer cheaper electricity rates at night, known as “off peak pricing.”

Off-Peak Rates (2025)

UK: 12p–18p per kWh
US: as low as $0.113 per kWh

Using a smart home EV charger, such as HG POWER’s intelligent Level 2 charger, lets you:

Automatically charge when rates are lowest
Reduce peak time load
Save up to 40% per month

How EV Charging Compares to Gasoline Costs

Electric cars almost always win when comparing cost per mile.

A University of Michigan study shows:

EV annual fuel cost: $485
Gasoline car annual fuel cost: $1,117

Even when your electricity bill increases, your overall transportation cost decreases.

Factors That Determine Your Monthly EV Charging Cost

1. EV Efficiency (Wh per mile)

Efficient EV models like Tesla Model 3 or BYD Dolphin cost less per mile.
Inefficient or heavier EVs require more energy.

2. Driving Habits

Frequent long trips = more charging
Short city commutes = lower electricity usage

3. Electricity Tariffs

High electricity rates increase charging costs—but smart scheduling offsets this.

4. Type of EV Charger You Use

Home Level 2 charger (Hongjiali New Energy HG POWER) → Cheapest long-term
Public AC chargers → Medium cost
Public DC chargers → Highest cost

5. Access to Solar Power

Using home solar panels + EV chargers reduces cost dramatically—often close to zero-cost driving.

How to Minimize Your Electric Bill With an EV (2025 Strategies)

To keep charging costs as low as possible, Hongjiali New Energy (HG POWER) recommends the following:

1. Charge at Home Whenever Possible

Home charging = lowest cost per kWh.
Install a high-efficiency Level 2 charger for faster, safer charging.

2. Schedule Charging During Off-Peak Hours

Hongjiali(HGPOWER) smart chargers use:

automatic scheduling
real time electricity rate tracking
load balancing

This reduces charging bills by up to 40–60%.

3. Use Smart Charging Technology

Smart chargers help you:

Track energy usage
Prevent overcharging
Reduce peak time electrical demand
Optimize charging costs

4. Pair Your EV Charger With Solar

Home solar + EV charging station

lowest cost EV charging solution
potential for net-zero charging

Hongjiali(HGPOWER) provides integrated solar-storage-charging systems, ideal for homes, commercial fleets, and businesses.

What If You Can’t Install a Home EV Charger?

Even without home installation, there are cost-saving options:

Use lower-price AC public chargers
Ask your landlord about EV infrastructure upgrades
Use workplace charging if available
Use apps to locate the cheapest public stations

More property managers are installing Hongjiali(HGPOWER) commercial EV charging stations due to government incentives and rising EV demand.

Will Your Electric Bill Double?

No.

In almost all cases, your electric bill will not double.

Typical increase: $40–$60 per month
Typical gasoline savings: $90–$150 per month

You still save money overall.

EV Charging Stations and Solutions From Hongjiali New Energy (HG POWER)

As a leading global manufacturer of EV charging infrastructure, Hongjiali New Energy (HG POWER) offers:

Home EV Chargers

Level 2 AC chargers (7kW / 11kW / 22kW)
Smart WiFi/Bluetooth app
Dynamic load balancing
Off-peak scheduling

Commercial Charging Stations

AC charging piles (7kW–22kW)
DC fast chargers (60kW–480kW)
Ultra fast megawatt charging solutions (MWC)

Solar + Storage + Charging Integrated Solutions

Ideal for residential communities, commercial plazas, logistics fleets, and highway service areas.

These solutions help drivers and businesses reduce electricity costs while improving charging efficiency.

Conclusion

An electric car will increase your electric bill—but only slightly. When charged smartly, an EV becomes far cheaper to operate than a gasoline vehicle.

By using home charging, off-peak rates, smart charging systems, and high-efficiency EV chargers from Hongjiali New Energy (HG POWER), you can:

Minimize your monthly charging cost
Improve charging safety and speed
Reduce your carbon footprint
Gain full control over your EV energy usage

In 2025, driving an EV is not just environmentally friendly—it’s financially smart.

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