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title: "Maine Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Maine costs about $10.76 per 100 miles and $121.01 a month at 32.11¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #50 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Maine electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **32.11¢/kWh** — Maine's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$10.76 per 100 miles** and **$121.01 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 77% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 32.41¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 32.11¢ (per kWh, +77% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $10.76 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #50 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $121.01 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Maine

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Maine

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.249 a gallon** in the New England region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $14.16 per 100 miles, versus $10.76 for a typical EV — $459.88 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Maine](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=ME)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Maine

At 32.11¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Maine at 32.11¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $8.63 | $97.04 | $29.07 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $8.47 | $95.28 | $29.30 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $10.43 | $117.35 | $36.30 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $11.00 | $123.71 | $36.18 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $13.78 | $154.99 | $44.78 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $10.47 | $117.83 | $32.15 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $11.45 | $128.76 | $32.39 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $15.91 | $179.00 | $45.51 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $10.80 | $121.50 | $25.92 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $15.39 | $173.08 | $49.23 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $11.08 | $124.62 | $29.80 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $8.99 | $101.15 | $28.41 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $9.34 | $105.06 | $24.37 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $10.14 | $114.08 | $29.92 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $12.84 | $144.50 | $36.35 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $10.94 | $123.08 | $32.17 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $13.85 | $155.78 | $43.90 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $13.85 | $155.78 | $43.90 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $12.20 | $137.20 | $38.90 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $10.15 | $114.14 | $20.90 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $9.77 | $109.91 | $14.56 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $11.33 | $127.49 | $23.23 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $8.99 | $101.13 | $25.89 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $9.29 | $104.48 | $25.82 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $10.73 | $120.69 | $30.79 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $8.77 | $98.64 | $34.72 |

## Maine vs neighboring states

Maine and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Maine and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [New Hampshire](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-hampshire/) | 27.64 | $9.26 | $104.17 |
| [Maine](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/) | 32.11 | $10.76 | $121.01 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Maine

**Average residential electricity price in Maine by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 32.11 | $10.76 |
| July 2026 | 32.41 | $10.86 |
| June 2026 | 29.59 | $9.91 |
| May 2026 | 28.63 | $9.59 |
| April 2026 | 28.42 | $9.52 |
| March 2026 | 28.31 | $9.48 |
| February 2026 | 32.17 | $10.78 |
| January 2026 | 30.73 | $10.29 |
| December 2025 | 30.32 | $10.16 |
| November 2025 | 27.81 | $9.32 |
| October 2025 | 26.56 | $8.90 |
| September 2025 | 27.88 | $9.34 |
| August 2025 | 28.14 | $9.43 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Maine?

About $10.76 per 100 miles, $121.01 a month or $1,452.17 a year for 13,500 miles, at 32.11¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Maine?

32.11 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 77% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $1,452.17 a year for the EV versus $1,912.05 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.249/gal (EIA New England average).

### How does Maine compare with neighboring states?

New Hampshire has lower residential electricity prices than Maine.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.