Home EV Charging in Oshkosh: What to Know
In Oshkosh, electricity runs about $0.166/kWh and gas about $3.20/gallon. For a typical driver covering 12,000 miles a year, that means charging an EV at home costs roughly $569 a year versus $1,371 in gasoline — a saving of about $802 annually.
A Level 2 charger installs for around $1,500, paying for itself in roughly 1.9 years of fuel savings — around $13,422 over 15 years. Home charging also beats public charging by about $802/year. Note: the federal 30C charger tax credit expired June 30, 2026, so Wisconsin utility programs are now the main incentive. The local utility is WPS.
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Common Questions
How much does a home EV charger cost in Oshkosh?
A Level 2 home EV charger in Oshkosh, Wisconsin costs about $1,500 installed. The federal 30C charger credit expired June 30, 2026.
How much does charging at home save in Oshkosh?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, a Oshkosh driver spends about $569 charging at home versus $1,371 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $802 per year, so a home charger pays for itself in about 1.9 years.
Is home charging cheaper than public charging in Oshkosh?
Yes. At Oshkosh's local electricity rate of $0.166/kWh, home charging is far cheaper than public Level 2 or DC fast charging (typically $0.30–$0.48/kWh) — saving about $802 a year versus charging in public.
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