$22.91 a Full Charge: Lucid Gravity Charging Cost at Home
Charging a 2027 Lucid Gravity costs about $22.91 for a full charge and $5.71 per 100 miles at 17¢/kWh — about $685 a year at 12,000 miles.
· Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (July 2026 data) · EPA fueleconomy.gov · next EIA update ~Oct 23
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- EPA efficiency
- 33.6 kWh/100 mi
- Energy for a full range
- ~135 kWh
- Full charge at 17¢/kWh
- $22.91
- Per 100 miles
- $5.71
- Per year (12k miles)
- $685
- EPA range
- 401 miles
Why this number
The Lucid Gravity (EPA data for the 2027 model year, the newest the EPA lists; dollar figures use 2026 electricity rates) uses 33.6 kWh per 100 miles on the EPA combined cycle — the wall-outlet figure, so charging losses are already counted (look up your exact trim at fueleconomy.gov ). At the US average residential rate of 17¢/kWh that puts the Gravity at about $5.71 per 100 miles — 5.71¢ a mile. That is comfortably better than average — 29th most efficient of the 67 current models tracked here — and puts running costs in the range most buyers hope for when they switch.
What a Gravity costs to charge at every rate
The same Gravity costs $4.15 per 100 miles at Idaho’s 12.35¢ and $17.71 at Hawaii’s 52.72¢ — a 4.3× spread that is entirely the rate:
| Electricity rate | Per 100 miles | Full charge (~135 kWh) | Per year at 12,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12¢/kWh | $4.03 | $16.17 | $484 |
| 15¢/kWh | $5.04 | $20.21 | $605 |
| 17¢/kWh (US avg) | $5.71 | $22.91 | $685 |
| 20¢/kWh | $6.72 | $26.95 | $806 |
| 25¢/kWh | $8.40 | $33.68 | $1,008 |
| 30¢/kWh | $10.08 | $40.42 | $1,210 |
| 35¢/kWh | $11.76 | $47.16 | $1,411 |
| 45¢/kWh | $15.12 | $60.63 | $1,814 |
Wall-side for the Gravity: EPA’s 33.6 kWh/100 mi is measured at the outlet, charger losses included; quick-fill your state above for your own figure.
That per-mile figure is the one to hold against gasoline: at 17¢/kWh the Gravity’s 5.71¢ a mile compares with about 13.6¢ for a 30-mpg gas car at $4.07 a gallon (EIA weekly, Aug 31, 2026). The EV vs gas cost guide works the Gravity’s math in full — both formulas, and the electricity rate at which the advantage disappears.
Range: what a “full charge” of the Gravity really means
EPA range across the lineup runs 337–450 miles, averaging 401. Multiplying that by the car’s efficiency gives roughly 135 kWh to refill a full range from empty, which is the honest way to think about a ‘full charge’ — battery capacity figures include a buffer you never actually use. That is a long range, and it means the per-charge cost below looks large simply because you are buying more miles at once — the per-mile figure is the one to compare.
The Gravity on a public fast charger
On a public fast charger at about 48¢/kWh the Gravity costs $16.13 per 100 miles against $5.71 at home — 2.8× — or roughly $1,935 a year instead of $685 if it never sees a home outlet. Why a session costs more than the posted price for a Gravity (10–80% charging curve, idle fees, per-minute billing) is explained once on the cost-to-charge hub ; the EV time-of-use calculator nets an overnight rate against the Gravity’s $685 flat-rate figure.
The Gravity in cold weather
A hard winter lifts the Gravity from 33.6 to roughly 43.7 kWh/100 mi (the middle of the 20–40% rise real-world data shows), so $7.43 per 100 miles instead of $5.71 and an effective range nearer 308 miles than 401. The mechanics behind the Gravity’s winter penalty — cabin heat, battery chemistry, preconditioning from the wall — are on the hub ; the Gravity’s $685 annual figure above already averages the seasons.
Where the Gravity sits against other EVs
Its nearest neighbors on efficiency are the BMW i5 (33.3 kWh/100 mi) and the BMW i4 (33.7 kWh/100 mi). The Gravity at 33.6 kWh/100 mi sits against a set that runs from the Tesla Model Y at 26.9 kWh/100 mi, and the least efficient is the GMC Hummer EV at 67.8 — a spread that changes annual charging cost by $834 a year at 17¢/kWh and 12,000 miles. And if a SUV like the Gravity is the fixed requirement, the cheapest SUV to run tracked here is the Tesla Model Y at $549 a year — $137 less than the Gravity.
Trims: does the Gravity version you pick change the bill?
The EPA rates 7 configurations of the 2027 Gravity, and they are not close: 30.3 kWh/100 mi for the most efficient, 36.5 for the least, a 20% spread. At 12,000 miles that is about $126 a year between the cheapest and most expensive version of the same Gravity. Bigger wheels, all-wheel drive and performance tunes are usually what separates them — worth knowing before you tick the options box.
How it compares inside the Lucid range
The Gravity at 33.6 kWh/100 mi sits among 2 Lucid EVs tracked here, running from 27.3 (Air) to 33.6 (Gravity). Also on this site: Lucid Air .
The tax question for the Gravity, answered plainly
Nothing about the Gravity changes that: the rules are the same for every EV, and the full 2026 position — §30D, §25E, the ended §30C charger credit, state programs — is in the energy tax credit guide and on the cost-to-charge hub .
Related
Closest comparisons to the Gravity on running cost and body style: BMW i5 (33.3 kWh/100 mi), BMW i4 (33.7 kWh/100 mi), Audi Q6 e-tron (33.8 kWh/100 mi), Volvo EX40 (33.8 kWh/100 mi).
Put the Gravity’s $685 a year against a gas car in the EV vs gas calculator , check your state’s rate , or price a road-trip stop for a Gravity in the Supercharger vs home calculator . All 67 EVs . The Gravity is only one line on the household bill — the 40-appliance running-cost ranking shows where $685 a year of charging lands next to everyday loads like a garage heater or a electric furnace .
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Lucid Gravity?
About $22.91 at the US average residential rate of 17¢/kWh. Refilling 401 miles of EPA range draws roughly 135 kWh from the wall — the EPA figure is measured at the outlet, so charger and cable losses are already in it. At 12¢/kWh that is $16.17; at 45¢/kWh it is $60.63.
What does a Gravity cost per mile in electricity?
About 5.71¢ per mile for the Gravity at 17¢/kWh, measured at the wall. For the Gravity that is the number to set against gasoline: a 30-mpg car at $4.07 a gallon (EIA weekly, Aug 31, 2026) costs about 13.6¢ a mile.
Is it cheaper to charge the Gravity at home or at a public fast charger?
Home, for the Gravity: about $5.71 per 100 miles at 17¢/kWh against roughly $16.13 on a 48¢ fast charger — 2.8 times as much, before idle fees and per-minute billing on some networks.
Does the Gravity qualify for a federal EV tax credit in 2026?
No — the Gravity, like every EV bought after September 30, 2025, gets $0 federal purchase credit (§30D and §25E ended); the charger credit (§30C) ended June 30, 2026. State and utility EV programs are unaffected.
How we calculated this
Worked for the Gravity: 33.6 kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 × 17¢ = $5.71 per 100 miles; 401 mi × 33.6 ÷ 100 = 135 kWh, × $0.17 = $22.91 per full charge; $5.71 × 12,000 ÷ 100 = $685 a year. The Gravity’s gasoline comparison is 12,000 ÷ 30 mpg × $4.07 = $1,628. EPA combined ratings, measured at the wall.Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) electricity rates · DSIRE incentive records · public IRS/OBBBA guidance. Figures are modeled estimates, not quotes or tax advice. See our methodology.
Where to go next
- Cost to charge a BMW i4 — 33.7 kWh/100 mi against the Gravity’s 33.6 — $5.73 vs $5.71 per 100 miles at 17¢.
- Cost to charge a Audi Q6 e-tron — 33.8 kWh/100 mi against the Gravity’s 33.6 — $5.75 vs $5.71 per 100 miles at 17¢.
- Cost to charge a Volvo EX40 — 33.8 kWh/100 mi against the Gravity’s 33.6 — $5.75 vs $5.71 per 100 miles at 17¢.
- Cost to charge an EV: all 67 models ranked — Where the Gravity’s $685 a year sits among 67 EVs, plus the fast-charging, cold-weather and tax explainers.
- EV vs gas cost calculator — The Gravity’s 33.6 kWh/100 mi against your gas car’s mpg and your local pump price.