How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV in Every State?

The average US residential electricity price is 19.16¢/kWh, which charges a typical 60 kWh EV for about $11.50. Rates run from 11.95¢/kWh in North Dakota to 42.23¢/kWh in Hawaii — a roughly 3.5× gap that can swing your annual charging cost by hundreds of dollars depending on where you plug in.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Residential Electricity Prices by State

11.9¢ 42.2¢

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5 Cheapest States to Charge

  1. 1 North Dakota 11.95¢/kWh · $7.17/charge
  2. 2 Idaho 13.01¢/kWh · $7.81/charge
  3. 3 Nebraska 13.1¢/kWh · $7.86/charge
  4. 4 Utah 13.17¢/kWh · $7.90/charge
  5. 5 Iowa 13.42¢/kWh · $8.05/charge

5 Most Expensive States to Charge

  1. 1 Hawaii 42.23¢/kWh · $25.34/charge
  2. 2 Maryland 35.85¢/kWh · $21.51/charge
  3. 3 California 33.35¢/kWh · $20.01/charge
  4. 4 Connecticut 30.47¢/kWh · $18.28/charge
  5. 5 Massachusetts 30.21¢/kWh · $18.13/charge

All 51 States Ranked by Electricity Price

  1. 1 North Dakota
    11.95¢
  2. 2 Idaho
    13.01¢
  3. 3 Nebraska
    13.1¢
  4. 4 Utah
    13.17¢
  5. 5 Iowa
    13.42¢
  6. 6 Missouri
    13.44¢
  7. 7 Montana
    13.48¢
  8. 8 Oklahoma
    13.56¢
  9. 9 Wyoming
    13.59¢
  10. 10 Arkansas
    13.63¢
  11. 11 Louisiana
    14.16¢
  12. 12 Nevada
    14.17¢
  13. 13 South Dakota
    14.29¢
  14. 14 Washington
    14.4¢
  15. 15 New Mexico
    14.81¢
  16. 16 Florida
    14.86¢
  17. 17 Kentucky
    14.88¢
  18. 18 Oregon
    14.89¢
  19. 19 Georgia
    15.01¢
  20. 20 Minnesota
    15.08¢
  21. 21 Tennessee
    15.08¢
  22. 22 Kansas
    15.34¢
  23. 23 Arizona
    15.59¢
  24. 24 North Carolina
    16¢
  25. 25 Mississippi
    16.3¢
  26. 26 West Virginia
    16.37¢
  27. 27 Texas
    16.39¢
  28. 28 South Carolina
    16.45¢
  29. 29 Colorado
    16.74¢
  30. 30 Virginia
    17.05¢
  31. 31 Alabama
    17.15¢
  32. 32 Delaware
    17.64¢
  33. 33 Indiana
    17.85¢
  34. 34 Ohio
    18.78¢
  35. 35 Wisconsin
    18.8¢
  36. 36 Illinois
    18.86¢
  37. 37 Pennsylvania
    20.92¢
  38. 38 Michigan
    21.2¢
  39. 39 New Jersey
    23.49¢
  40. 40 Vermont
    24.11¢
  41. 41 District of Columbia
    25¢
  42. 42 New Hampshire
    26.92¢
  43. 43 Alaska
    27.17¢
  44. 44 Maine
    28.32¢
  45. 45 New York
    28.55¢
  46. 46 Rhode Island
    29.91¢
  47. 47 Massachusetts
    30.21¢
  48. 48 Connecticut
    30.47¢
  49. 49 California
    33.35¢
  50. 50 Maryland
    35.85¢
  51. 51 Hawaii
    42.23¢

Dashed line = US average (19.16¢/kWh)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest state to charge an EV?

North Dakota has the cheapest residential electricity at 11.95¢/kWh, so a full 60 kWh charge costs about $7.17. That's well below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh and roughly 3.5× cheaper than Hawaii, the most expensive state at 42.23¢/kWh.

How much does a full EV charge cost at home?

At the US average residential rate of 19.16¢/kWh, fully charging a 60 kWh EV battery costs about $11.50. Depending on your state it ranges from roughly $7.17 in North Dakota to $25.34 in Hawaii. Larger batteries cost proportionally more.

How do EV charging costs compare to gasoline?

Charging an EV at home costs about 5.5¢ per mile at the US average electricity rate (assuming 3.5 mi/kWh). A 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon costs about 14¢ per mile — roughly 2.6× more — so EV drivers typically save hundreds of dollars a year on fuel.

Why do electricity prices vary so much by state?

Prices reflect each state's generation mix, fuel costs, transmission distances, weather, and regulation. States with abundant hydro, wind, or coal tend to be cheapest, while islands and regions that import fuel — like Hawaii — pay the most. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive state is about 3.5×.

How often does this electricity price data update?

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes residential retail prices once a month, about two months in arrears. This page shows March 2026 data, published May 24, 2026, and refreshes automatically when EIA releases new figures.

Electricity Prices for Every State

Electricity price data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861). Charging-cost estimates assume 3.5 mi/kWh.