EV Charging Cost in Maryland: 35.85¢ per kWh

▲ 87% above US average
Residential electricity in Maryland costs 35.85¢/kWh (March 2026), the 2nd most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $21.51 — roughly 200% more than North Dakota, the cheapest state at 11.95¢/kWh.

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

35.85¢
per kWh ▲ 78.54% MoM
$21.51
Full 60 kWh charge
10.2¢
Cost per mile
$451
Annual savings vs gas*

Maryland Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

14¢ 20¢ 26¢ 32¢ 38¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 35.85¢
Maryland US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Maryland

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $14.34
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $21.51
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $28.68
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $35.85

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Maryland's 35.85¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in Maryland has increased 89.28%, from 18.94¢ to 35.85¢ per kWh.

Compare Maryland to Neighboring States

Delaware
17.64¢/kWh
51% cheaper
Pennsylvania
20.92¢/kWh
42% cheaper
Virginia
17.05¢/kWh
52% cheaper
West Virginia
16.37¢/kWh
54% cheaper
District of Columbia
25¢/kWh
30% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Maryland?

Residential electricity in Maryland costs 35.85¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 87% above the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Maryland the 2nd most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Maryland?

At 35.85¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $14.34 for a 40 kWh battery, $21.51 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $35.85 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 10.2¢ per mile of driving.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Maryland?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Maryland costs about $1,229 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $451.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.