utility · 400W typical
Running a elliptical trainer costs about $1.49/month.
That's the typical elliptical trainer at 400W, run 0.75 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 0.75 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same elliptical trainer can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
daily workout
$1.49
per month
45 min session
standby console
$47.52
per month
3-10W continuous on smart models
Where you live
$2.69 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $3.71 | $45.11 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $2.83 | $34.38 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $2.77 | $33.73 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $2.58 | $31.43 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $2.51 | $30.55 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $2.21 | $26.94 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $2.19 | $26.61 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $2.01 | $24.42 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $1.99 | $24.20 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $1.94 | $23.54 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $1.74 | $21.13 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $1.72 | $20.91 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $1.66 | $20.15 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $1.63 | $19.82 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $1.60 | $19.49 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $1.57 | $19.05 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $1.55 | $18.83 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $1.52 | $18.51 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $1.49 | $18.18 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $1.47 | $17.85 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $1.42 | $17.30 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $1.41 | $17.19 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $1.40 | $17.08 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $1.39 | $16.86 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $1.37 | $16.64 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $1.37 | $16.64 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $1.36 | $16.53 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $1.33 | $16.21 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $1.33 | $16.21 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $1.32 | $16.10 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $1.32 | $16.10 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $1.31 | $15.99 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $1.28 | $15.55 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $1.27 | $15.44 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $1.25 | $15.22 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $1.22 | $14.89 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $1.21 | $14.67 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $1.20 | $14.56 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $1.19 | $14.45 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $1.18 | $14.34 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $1.18 | $14.34 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $1.14 | $13.91 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $1.12 | $13.58 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $1.10 | $13.36 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $1.09 | $13.25 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $1.09 | $13.25 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $1.07 | $13.03 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $1.04 | $12.70 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $1.04 | $12.59 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $1.03 | $12.48 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $1.02 | $12.37 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $31.62/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
200W
$0.74 per month
$9.03 per year
Typical
400W
$1.49 per month
$18.07 per year
High draw
900W
$3.34 per month
$40.65 per year
When it hits hardest
winter peak
January indoor-exercise peak.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Unplug after use — consoles draw 3-10W standby
Saves 25-90 kWh/year
- 2
Lubricate pivot joints every 6 months
Cuts motor watts 10-15%
- 3
Use self-generating (no-plug) models
Zero electricity use
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| NordicTrack | FS10i | 800W |
| Sole Fitness | E35 | 400W |
| ProForm | HIIT Trainer | 500W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13