Home EV Charging Statistics 2026: How Most Owners Charge
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The dirty secret of EV ownership is that charging is mostly boring and cheap — because it happens at home overnight. Here are the key home EV charging statistics for 2026.
Key findings at a glance
- About 80% of charging happens at home.
- Home rates run $0.10–$0.22/kWh.
- Public charging costs up to 3× more.
- Most home setups use Level 2 chargers.
Source: Qmerit
Home charging adoption statistics
- ~80% of all EV charging is done at home rather than in public. (Qmerit, 2026)
- Level 2 is what most at-home drivers install for overnight charging. (Qmerit, 2026)
Home charging cost statistics
- $0.10–$0.22 per kWh is the typical home charging rate. (Qmerit, 2026)
- $0.17–$0.18 per kWh is the U.S. average residential electricity price. (EnergySage, 2026)
- up to 3× cheaper than public DC fast charging (~$0.53/kWh). (Qmerit, 2026)
- ~$589 per year to charge a typical EV sedan at home (12,200 miles). (Recharged, 2025)
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Summary table
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Charging done at home | ~80% | Qmerit |
| Home rate | $0.10–$0.22/kWh | Qmerit |
| US residential avg | $0.17–$0.18/kWh | EnergySage |
| Public DC fast rate | ~$0.53/kWh | Qmerit |
| Annual home cost (sedan) | ~$589 | Recharged |
Frequently asked questions
What percent of EV charging is at home?
About 80% — most owners charge overnight on a Level 2 charger (Qmerit).
How much does home charging cost?
Typically $0.10–$0.22/kWh, roughly a third of public DC fast charging (Qmerit).
Do I need a Level 2 charger at home?
Most owners do — it's far faster than a standard outlet and pays for itself in savings.
Related reading
- EV Charger Installation Cost Statistics 2026
- EV Charging Statistics 2026
- EV Cost of Ownership Statistics 2026
Sources & methodology
Compiled by the ePlug Kit team from primary and tier-1 industry sources, June 2026: Qmerit; EnergySage. Figures are current as of publication and rounded for readability.