---
title: "EV Charging Cost Calculator by State (August 2026 Prices)"
description: "Charging an EV at home costs about $6.08 per 100 miles at the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh. Calculate the cost for any U.S. state and EV model."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/
updated: 2026-11-02
---

# What does it cost to charge your EV?

Charging an electric car at home costs about **$6.08 per 100 miles** — roughly **$68.44 a month** for 13,500 miles a year — at the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.16¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). It ranges from $47.94 a month in [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/) to $177.81 in [Hawaii](https://evchargecosts.com/states/hawaii/).

- **Per 100 miles:** $6.08 (U.S. average price)
- **Cheapest state:** 12.7¢ (Nevada, per kWh)
- **Priciest state:** 47.2¢ (Hawaii, per kWh)
- **Per month:** $68.44 (13,500 miles a year)

## The cost of charging across America

Monthly home charging cost for a typical EV (33.5 kWh/100 mi (median of 26 popular EV models, model years 2025–2027)) driven 13,500 miles a year. Select any state for its full profile.

### Cheapest states

- 1[Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/)$47.94
- 2[Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/)$48.50
- 3[North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/)$50.16
- 4[Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/)$50.16
- 5[Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/)$50.39

### Most expensive states

- 51[Hawaii](https://evchargecosts.com/states/hawaii/)$177.81
- 50[Maine](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/)$121.01
- 49[Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/)$114.87
- 48[California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/)$112.12
- 47[Alaska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/)$110.84

## EV charging cost in every state

For a typical EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi (median of 26 popular EV models, model years 2025–2027) and 13,500 miles a year, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

**Home EV charging cost by state, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/) | 12.72 | $4.26 | $47.94 |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/) | 12.87 | $4.31 | $48.50 |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/) | 13.37 | $4.48 | $50.39 |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/) | 13.54 | $4.54 | $51.03 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | 14.37 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Washington](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/) | 14.63 | $4.90 | $55.14 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/) | 14.82 | $4.96 | $55.85 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/) | 14.95 | $5.01 | $56.34 |
| [Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/) | 14.99 | $5.02 | $56.49 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/) | 15.05 | $5.04 | $56.72 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/) | 15.15 | $5.08 | $57.10 |
| [Kansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kansas/) | 15.47 | $5.18 | $58.30 |
| [Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/) | 15.57 | $5.22 | $58.68 |
| [South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/) | 15.76 | $5.28 | $59.40 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/) | 15.90 | $5.33 | $59.92 |
| [Texas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/) | 15.91 | $5.33 | $59.96 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/) | 15.92 | $5.33 | $60.00 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.38 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/) | 16.31 | $5.46 | $61.47 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/) | 16.33 | $5.47 | $61.54 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/) | 16.51 | $5.53 | $62.22 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/) | 17.02 | $5.70 | $64.14 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/) | 17.17 | $5.75 | $64.71 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/) | 17.20 | $5.76 | $64.82 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/) | 17.64 | $5.91 | $66.48 |
| [Delaware](https://evchargecosts.com/states/delaware/) | 18.70 | $6.26 | $70.48 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | 19.32 | $6.47 | $72.81 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/) | 19.38 | $6.49 | $73.04 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/) | 19.41 | $6.50 | $73.15 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/) | 21.40 | $7.17 | $80.65 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/) | 21.77 | $7.29 | $82.05 |
| [Michigan](https://evchargecosts.com/states/michigan/) | 22.99 | $7.70 | $86.64 |
| [Vermont](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/) | 23.84 | $7.99 | $89.85 |
| [Connecticut](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/) | 24.51 | $8.21 | $92.37 |
| [New Jersey](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/) | 24.61 | $8.24 | $92.75 |
| [District of Columbia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/district-of-columbia/) | 25.98 | $8.70 | $97.91 |
| [New Hampshire](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-hampshire/) | 27.64 | $9.26 | $104.17 |
| [Rhode Island](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/) | 28.18 | $9.44 | $106.20 |
| [New York](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-york/) | 28.65 | $9.60 | $107.97 |
| [Alaska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/) | 29.41 | $9.85 | $110.84 |
| [California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/) | 29.75 | $9.97 | $112.12 |
| [Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/) | 30.48 | $10.21 | $114.87 |
| [Maine](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/) | 32.11 | $10.76 | $121.01 |
| [Hawaii](https://evchargecosts.com/states/hawaii/) | 47.18 | $15.81 | $177.81 |

## Popular electric cars

Monthly home charging cost at the U.S. average price. The bar shows efficiency — longer is more efficient.

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-y/) $54.88 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-3/) $53.89 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-s/) $66.37 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-x/) $69.97 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-cybertruck/) $87.66 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $66.64 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $72.82 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $101.23 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $68.72 ( / month) 33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/ford-f-150-lightning/) $97.89 ( / month) 47.9 kWh/100 mi, 320 mi range
- Hyundai ### [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/hyundai-ioniq-5/) $70.48 ( / month) 34.5 kWh/100 mi, 269 mi range
- Hyundai ### [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/hyundai-ioniq-6/) $57.20 ( / month) 28.0 kWh/100 mi, 316 mi range

See [all 91 electric vehicle models](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/), the [state rankings](https://evchargecosts.com/rankings/) or compare [EV and gas costs](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/).

## More free tools

- ### [EV vs gas calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/) Yearly fuel savings and the break-even electricity price.Compare
- ### [Charging time calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/) Hours to add range on Level 1, Level 2 or your own charger.Estimate
- ### [State rankings](https://evchargecosts.com/rankings/) Cheapest to most expensive states, with monthly changes.See rankings
- ### [EV efficiency guide](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/) EPA kWh per 100 miles and range for 91 models.Browse EVs
- ### [API and MCP server](https://evchargecosts.com/developers/) Free JSON API and an MCP server for AI assistants.Build
- ### [Every state](https://evchargecosts.com/states/) Electricity price, trend and EV costs for all 50 states and D.C.Explore states

## How the numbers work

Cost = miles × EPA kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100 × price per kWh. Details are on the [methodology page](https://evchargecosts.com/methodology/).

- **Official electricity prices**Average residential price for every state from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, refreshed monthly.
- **EPA efficiency at the wall**kWh per 100 miles from fueleconomy.gov already includes charging losses — no guessed loss factor.
- **Your own numbers**Enter your utility rate, mileage and public-charging share; the result updates instantly.

## Put live charging costs in your app or assistant

Free JSON API, open CSV downloads and a Model Context Protocol server. No key, no sign-up — every number is sourced from the EIA and EPA.

API and MCP docsDownload the data

```
GET https://evchargecosts.com/api/cost?state=TX&kwh=26 { "cost": { "costPerMonthUsd": …, "costPer100MilesUsd": … } }
```

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

About $6.08 per 100 miles, or $68.44 a month for 13,500 miles a year, using the U.S. average residential price of 18.16¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026) and an EV that uses 33.5 kWh per 100 miles.

### Which state is cheapest to charge an EV in?

Nevada, at 12.72¢/kWh (August 2026). A typical EV costs about $47.94 a month to charge there.

### Which state is most expensive to charge an EV in?

Hawaii, at 47.18¢/kWh (August 2026), or about $177.81 a month for the same car and mileage.

### How is the charging cost calculated?

Miles driven × EPA kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100 × electricity price per kWh. The EPA rating is measured at the wall, so charging losses are included.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-26), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.