EVgo Charging Cost Per kWh (2026)
EVgo is an urban-focused DC fast charging network with 850+ stations, mostly at grocery stores, Walmart, and parking garages. Pay-as-you-go rates run $0.37–$0.55/kWh. Their Plus plan ($7.99/mo) cuts that by about 25%.
EVgo Plan Options
- DC fast charging: $0.37–$0.55/kWh
- Level 2: $0.25–$0.40/kWh
- Good for: occasional users, 1 session/month or less
- No commitment required
- DC fast charging: $0.28–$0.41/kWh
- Level 2: $0.19–$0.30/kWh
- Good for: 2+ sessions/month, apartment dwellers
- Cancel anytime
Plus Plan Break-Even
At $7.99/month versus Electrify America's $4/month Pass+, you need to use EVgo exclusively — not mix networks — for Plus to outperform EA's plan on value. If you're in a major metro with good EVgo coverage and no EA nearby, Plus makes sense. Otherwise, EA Pass+ is the better subscription.
EVgo DC Fast Rates by City
EVgo centralizes its pricing more than ChargePoint, but rates still vary by market. Higher-cost states get higher EVgo rates. Below: pay-as-you-go DC fast rates; Plus plan runs ~25% less.
| Metro | Pay-As-You-Go | Plus Rate | Full Charge (75 kWh)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle / Pacific NW | $0.37–$0.41 | $0.28–$0.31 | $21–$23 |
| Dallas / Houston, TX | $0.38–$0.44 | $0.29–$0.33 | $22–$25 |
| Chicago / Midwest | $0.40–$0.46 | $0.30–$0.35 | $23–$26 |
| Boston / Northeast | $0.44–$0.52 | $0.33–$0.39 | $25–$29 |
| New York City metro | $0.46–$0.55 | $0.35–$0.41 | $26–$31 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $0.46–$0.55 | $0.35–$0.41 | $26–$31 |
*Full charge from 10–80% on 75 kWh battery = 52.5 kWh. Actual cost depends on exact location. Source: EVgo app pricing, Q1 2026.
EVgo's Urban Model: Strengths and Gaps
EVgo's strategy is urban density, not highway coverage. They put fast chargers where urban drivers need them: Kroger, Walmart, parking garages, movie theaters. If you live in Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York and don't have home charging, EVgo can be a viable primary charging solution.
The gap: road trips. EVgo is not designed for interstate travel. Their highway coverage outside of metro areas is sparse. If you're driving from Dallas to Santa Fe, EVgo won't get you there. Electrify America or Tesla Supercharger (for Tesla owners) are better road trip networks.
EVgo's 2025–2026 expansion is focused on adding NACS connectors to existing stalls and partnering with more grocery chains. They're not racing to build highway corridors — that positioning is intentional, targeting apartment-dwelling EV owners who rely on public charging for daily needs.
EVgo vs. Home Charging: The Numbers
At the national average home rate ($0.16/kWh) versus EVgo Plus ($0.34/kWh typical): home charging is 2.1x cheaper per kWh. For 12,000 miles/year at 3.8 mi/kWh, that's $505/year at home versus $1,074/year at EVgo Plus — a $569/year difference.
For apartment dwellers without home charging, EVgo Plus is a reasonable alternative — you're essentially paying for the convenience of charging infrastructure someone else maintains. At $1,074/year, that's $89/month, which is competitive with gas car fuel costs in many cities. The math only breaks down if you're paying EVgo rates AND have home charging available — then you're leaving significant money on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EVgo have idle fees?
Yes. EVgo charges $0.40/minute after your session ends if you remain plugged in at an occupied stall. There's a 10-minute grace period after session completion. The EVgo app sends a push notification when charging is done. At a busy station, staying plugged in for 20 minutes past completion adds $4.00 to your bill. Move your car when charging completes.
How fast does EVgo charge?
EVgo DC fast stations deliver 50–350 kW depending on the stall. Their newer 350 kW ultra-fast stalls support the fastest charging capable cars (Hyundai IONIQ 5/6, Porsche Taycan, etc.). Most stalls are 100–150 kW. At 150 kW on a 75 kWh battery, you're adding about 150 miles in 20–25 minutes. Actual speed depends on your car's maximum charge rate — most EVs cap out at 50–150 kW regardless of what the charger can deliver.
Is EVgo or Electrify America better?
Depends on your use case. EVgo is better for urban daily charging — denser coverage in cities, convenient locations at grocery stores. Electrify America is better for road trips — more highway corridor stations and better rural coverage via Walmart locations. On price, EA's Pass+ ($4/mo) usually beats EVgo's Plus ($7.99/mo) in value per dollar. If you're choosing one subscription and do both city and highway charging, EA Pass+ is the better deal.
Data Sources
EVgo pricing: EVgo app and pricing pages, Q1 2026. Station counts: EVgo investor relations, Q4 2025. Rate ranges are typical for DC fast charging; individual locations may vary. J.D. Power 2025 EV Charging Satisfaction Study. Last updated: March 2026.
Data: EIA State-Level Residential Electricity Prices, EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Database, DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, IRS Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Schedules
Last updated: January 2025
How we calculate this · Tax credit eligibility varies by income and vehicle. Verify with your tax professional before purchase.