How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Toothbrush Charger in California? (2026)
An electric toothbrush charger draws about a watt whether or not the brush is on it. Over a year that is under 10 kWh, one of the smallest loads in the house.
A typical electric toothbrush charger (1 W) costs $0.000 per hour, or about $0.25 per month at 24 hours a day in California. Cheap to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 0 W | $0.000 | $0.004 | $0.13 | $1.52 |
| Typical 1 W | $0.000 | $0.008 | $0.25 | $3.04 |
| High 2 W | $0.001 | $0.017 | $0.50 | $6.09 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 24 h/day ≈ 9 kWh per year.
One day of an electric toothbrush charger (0.02 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 2.4hours of Wi-Fi
- 2.7hours of an LED bulb
In California, with electricity at 34.7¢ per kWh (source: EIA Table 5.6.A, 2026-06), a typical electric toothbrush charger costs $0.000 per hour and about $3.04 per year at 24 hours a day. That is about 89% more than the national average for the US ($0.13 per month), because electricity in California costs 34.7¢ per kWh against 18.3¢ nationally. Each $1.00 of electricity buys roughly 2,878.5 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running an electric toothbrush charger
- Unplug the charger when the brush is fully charged if you want to eliminate the last watt.
- Charge every few days rather than leaving it docked constantly to extend battery life.
- Nothing else. This is not where savings are.
In standby it draws about 0.5 W, which adds roughly 4 kWh ($1.52) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an electric toothbrush?
Under 10 kWh a year, a dollar or two.
Does the charger use power when the brush is not on it?
Yes, about half a watt on inductive chargers.
Should I unplug my toothbrush charger?
Only for peace of mind. The saving is negligible.
Cost by region
US states
- Alabama
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- California
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- District of Columbia
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- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Canadian provinces
Related appliances
- Hair Dryer1,800 W typical
- Hair Straightener60 W typical
- Heated Towel Rail150 W typical
- Bathroom Exhaust Fan30 W typical
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