EV Charging Cost in Michigan: 21.2¢ per kWh

▲ 11% above US average
Residential electricity in Michigan costs 21.2¢/kWh (March 2026), the 14th most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $12.72 — roughly 77% 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

21.2¢
per kWh ▲ 6% MoM
$12.72
Full 60 kWh charge
6.1¢
Cost per mile
$953
Annual savings vs gas*

Michigan Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

16¢ 18¢ 19¢ 20¢ 22¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 21.2¢
Michigan US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Michigan

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $8.48
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $12.72
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $16.96
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $21.20

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Michigan's 21.2¢/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 Michigan has increased 9.56%, from 19.35¢ to 21.2¢ per kWh.

Compare Michigan to Neighboring States

Indiana
17.85¢/kWh
16% cheaper
Ohio
18.78¢/kWh
11% cheaper
Wisconsin
18.8¢/kWh
11% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Michigan?

Residential electricity in Michigan costs 21.2¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 11% above the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Michigan the 14th most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 21.2¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $8.48 for a 40 kWh battery, $12.72 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $21.20 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 6.1¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Michigan costs about $727 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $953.

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