Electricity Rates in Virginia
The average residential electricity rate in Virginia is 14.4¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 13% below the U.S. average, ranking #29 of 51 for price. At this rate, charging a typical 60–80 kWh EV at home costs just a few dollars. See exact costs by model below.
Residential rate
14.4¢/kWh
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Vs U.S. average
-13%
16.5¢/kWh national
Price rank
#29
of 51 (1 = highest)
Cost to charge popular EVs in Virginia
Full 0–100% home charge at Virginia's 14.4¢/kWh rate.
| Model | Battery | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 57.5 kWh | $9.21 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $12.01 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $14.57 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $13.61 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4 kWh | $12.39 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | $20.97 |
| Nissan Leaf | 39 kWh | $6.24 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $21.62 |
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Frequently asked questions
The average residential electricity rate in Virginia is about 14.4¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg), which is 13% below the U.S. average. That makes it #29 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions by price.
Major utilities in Virginia
The state average blends every provider — your utility's actual rate may differ.
Virginia Electric & Power rates14.1¢/kWhAppalachian Power rates17.0¢/kWhRappahannock Electric Coop rates14.9¢/kWhNorthern Virginia Elec Coop rates11.6¢/kWhShenandoah Valley Elec Coop rates13.8¢/kWhSouthside Electric Coop rates15.5¢/kWhCity of Danville rates15.0¢/kWhCentral Virginia Electric Coop rates16.1¢/kWhA & N Electric Coop rates13.0¢/kWhMecklenburg Electric Cooperative rates14.5¢/kWhKentucky Utilities rates14.3¢/kWhCity of Harrisonburg rates11.4¢/kWhNorthern Neck Elec Coop rates16.1¢/kWhCity of Manassas rates11.6¢/kWh