Cost to Charge a Mini Cooper SE in District of Columbia

$18.23 for a full charge at 24.39¢/kWh — $8.44 per 100 miles, about $1,013 a year.

Charging details

District of Columbia residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Mini Cooper SE in District of Columbia

$18.23 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$8.44
Per mile
$0.08
Per year
$1,013
vs petrol / yr
$621
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Mini Cooper SE
Item Energy Cost
This charge 74.7 kWh $18.23
Full charge (0–100%) 74.7 kWh $18.23
Per 100 miles 34.6 kWh $8.44
Per year (12,000 mi) 4152.0 kWh $1,013
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $621

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Mini Cooper SE from empty in District of Columbia costs $18.23. The car draws 74.7 kWh from the wall for a full 216-mile charge, and District of Columbia residential electricity averages 24.39¢ per kWh. That works out at $8.44 per 100 miles, or $0.08 a mile.

District of Columbia is more expensive than average: 24.39¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 41 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $9.80 to fill in Nevada and $39.40 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.6× cheaper per mile: $8.44 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $621 saved.

Similar EVs in District of Columbia

Charging cost of comparable EVs in District of Columbia
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Porsche Macan Electric 34.6 kWh $26.08 $1,013
Nissan Ariya 34.4 kWh $24.25 $1,007
Honda Prologue 34.1 kWh $24.45 $998
Cadillac Optiq 34 kWh $25.13 $995
Mercedes-Benz EQS 34 kWh $32.34 $995
Lexus RZ 35.3 kWh $19.72 $1,033

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Mini Cooper SE in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Maryland 21.84 $16.32 $907
Michigan 22.99 $17.18 $955
Connecticut 24.32 $18.18 $1,010
Vermont 24.44 $18.27 $1,015
New Jersey 24.95 $18.65 $1,036
New Hampshire 27.01 $20.19 $1,121

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Mini Cooper SE in District of Columbia?
$18.23 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 74.7 kWh at the wall and District of Columbia residential electricity averages 24.39¢ per kWh.
How much does a Mini Cooper SE cost per mile in District of Columbia?
About $0.08 a mile, or $8.44 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $1,013 of electricity.
Is charging a Mini Cooper SE cheaper than petrol in District of Columbia?
Yes — 1.6 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $8.44 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $621 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Mini Cooper SE at 216 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 34.6 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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