EV Charging Cost in Vermont: 24.11¢ per kWh

▲ 26% above US average
Residential electricity in Vermont costs 24.11¢/kWh (March 2026), the 12th most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $14.47 — roughly 102% 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

24.11¢
per kWh ▲ 3.61% MoM
$14.47
Full 60 kWh charge
6.9¢
Cost per mile
$853
Annual savings vs gas*

Vermont Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

16¢ 18¢ 21¢ 24¢ 26¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 24.11¢
Vermont US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Vermont

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $9.64
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $14.47
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $19.29
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $24.11

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Vermont's 24.11¢/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 Vermont has increased 7.73%, from 22.38¢ to 24.11¢ per kWh.

Compare Vermont to Neighboring States

Massachusetts
30.21¢/kWh
25% more expensive
New Hampshire
26.92¢/kWh
12% more expensive
New York
28.55¢/kWh
18% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Vermont?

Residential electricity in Vermont costs 24.11¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 26% above the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Vermont the 12th most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 24.11¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $9.64 for a 40 kWh battery, $14.47 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $24.11 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 6.9¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Vermont costs about $827 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $853.

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