Electricity rates in Georgia and what they mean for charging an EV

Average residential price, how it moved over the past year, the state's EV registration fee, and the annual home-charging cost of every current electric car.

Georgia sits at 16.36¢ per kWh on a scale running from 13.11¢ in Nevada to 52.72¢ in Hawaii.

Households in Georgia pay an average of 16.36¢ per kilowatt-hour, against a national average of 19.42¢. That is 16% below the U.S. figure, and it moved up 2.5% from 15.96¢ a year earlier.

EV registration fees in Georgia

Most states charge electric vehicles an extra registration fee to make up for the gasoline tax they do not pay. What Georgia currently has on the books, per the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center:

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Annual Fee

All-electric vehicles are subject to an annual licensing fee in 2025 of $352.56 for commercial vehicles and $234.97 for non-commercial vehicles. These fees also apply to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and flexible fuel vehicles, but only if they have an AFV license plate. AFV license plates are subject to a one-time manufacturing fee of $25, an annual $20 registration fee, and a $35 special tag fee. Electric, natural gas, propane, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel vehicles are eligible for an AFV license plate. For more information, see the Georgia Department of Revenue AFV Annual Licensing Fees Policy Bulletin and the Annual AFV Feewebsites. (Reference Georgia Code 40-2-86.1 and 40-2-151)

Most efficient, median and least efficient of the 223 electric cars on sale, charged at Georgia prices.

Annual home-charging cost in Georgia, by car

At 16.36¢/kWh and 12,000 miles a year. Sorted from most to least efficient.

States that pay about the same

Cheapest in the country: Nevada (13.11¢), Nebraska (13.25¢), Utah (13.37¢). Most expensive: Hawaii (52.72¢), California (34.74¢), Massachusetts (29.61¢). See all 51 →

Questions people ask about electricity and EVs in Georgia

How much is electricity in Georgia?

Households in Georgia pay an average of 16.36¢ per kilowatt-hour, against a U.S. average of 19.42¢. That is 16% below the national figure, making it the 25th most expensive of 51 including DC. Prices moved up 2.5% over the past year, from 15.96¢.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Georgia?

At 16.36¢ per kWh and 12,000 miles a year, home charging runs from $453 a year for the most efficient car on sale (the Lucid Air Pure) to $1,297 for the least efficient (the GMC Hummer EV SUV 2M20). Public DC fast charging costs substantially more per kWh than charging at home.

Does Georgia charge an EV registration fee?

Yes. Georgia charges an annual fee on electric vehicles of $25 to $234.97, on top of normal registration, to make up for the gasoline tax an EV does not pay. The exact amount depends on the vehicle type — the statutory text is quoted in full above.

Is Georgia a cheap place to run an electric car?

On electricity price alone, yes. Charging a typical EV for a year costs $697 here, compared with $827 at the national average price. Registration fees and insurance vary by state too and are not included in that figure.

Electricity price is the state-wide average residential rate from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly table 5.6.A (May 2026). Your own utility's rate — and any time-of-use plan you are on — can differ substantially. Energy use per 100 miles is derived from EPA ratings; see any car's page for the method.