EV Charging Cost in Pennsylvania: 20.92¢ per kWh

▲ 9% above US average
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania costs 20.92¢/kWh (March 2026), the 15th most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $12.55 — roughly 75% 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

20.92¢
per kWh ▲ 3.05% MoM
$12.55
Full 60 kWh charge
6.0¢
Cost per mile
$963
Annual savings vs gas*

Pennsylvania Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

16¢ 18¢ 19¢ 20¢ 21¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 20.92¢
Pennsylvania US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Pennsylvania

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $8.37
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $12.55
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $16.74
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $20.92

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Pennsylvania's 20.92¢/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 Pennsylvania has increased 13.57%, from 18.42¢ to 20.92¢ per kWh.

Compare Pennsylvania to Neighboring States

Delaware
17.64¢/kWh
16% cheaper
Maryland
35.85¢/kWh
71% more expensive
New Jersey
23.49¢/kWh
12% more expensive
New York
28.55¢/kWh
36% more expensive
Ohio
18.78¢/kWh
10% cheaper
West Virginia
16.37¢/kWh
22% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Pennsylvania?

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania costs 20.92¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 9% above the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Pennsylvania the 15th most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 20.92¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $8.37 for a 40 kWh battery, $12.55 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $20.92 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 6.0¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Pennsylvania costs about $717 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $963.

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