EV Charging Cost in New Hampshire: 26.92¢ per kWh

▲ 41% above US average
Residential electricity in New Hampshire costs 26.92¢/kWh (March 2026), the 10th most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $16.15 — roughly 125% 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

26.92¢
per kWh ▲ 1.51% MoM
$16.15
Full 60 kWh charge
7.7¢
Cost per mile
$757
Annual savings vs gas*

New Hampshire Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

15¢ 19¢ 22¢ 26¢ 29¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 26.92¢
New Hampshire US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in New Hampshire

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $10.77
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $16.15
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $21.54
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $26.92

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at New Hampshire's 26.92¢/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 New Hampshire has increased 18.02%, from 22.81¢ to 26.92¢ per kWh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in New Hampshire?

Residential electricity in New Hampshire costs 26.92¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 41% above the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking New Hampshire the 10th most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in New Hampshire?

At 26.92¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $10.77 for a 40 kWh battery, $16.15 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $26.92 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 7.7¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in New Hampshire costs about $923 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $757.

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