Best Cards for EV Charging

Our assessment of cards ranked by effective return percentage. We calculate points × redemption value to show you the estimated earning potential.

Rankings and valuations reflect PayWithThis’s own editorial methodology. PayWithThis is independent and not affiliated with any issuer. Verify current terms with the issuer before applying.

1
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
$95/yearThankYou Points
5.70%
effective return
2
Citi Strata℠ Card
No Annual FeeThankYou Points
5.70%
effective return
3
PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card
No Annual FeePenFed Points
4.25%
effective return
4
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
$95/yearChase Ultimate Rewards
4.00%
effective return
5
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi
No Annual FeeCash Back$7,000 cap

Combined $7,000 spend per year, and then 1%.

4.00%
effective return
6
Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi
No Annual FeeCash Back

Combined $7,000 in spend per year, and then 1%.

4.00%
effective return
7
Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
No Annual FeeMembership Rewards
4.00%
effective return
8
Capital One Spark Miles for Business
$95/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
9
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
$95/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
10
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
$395/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return

Our Methodology

We rank cards by effective return percentage, calculated as:

Effective Return = Category Multiplier × Base Point Valuation

This normalizes points, miles, and cash back into a single comparable metric.