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title: "Massachusetts Electricity Rates & EV Charging Cost (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Massachusetts costs about $10.21 per 100 miles and $114.87 a month at 30.48¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #49 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Massachusetts electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **30.48¢/kWh** — Massachusetts's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$10.21 per 100 miles** and **$114.87 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 68% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 30.49¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 30.48¢ (per kWh, +68% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $10.21 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #49 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $114.87 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Massachusetts

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

## EV vs gas in Massachusetts

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 $10.21 for a typical EV — $533.59 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Massachusetts

At 30.48¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Massachusetts at 30.48¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $8.19 | $92.11 | $27.59 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $8.04 | $90.44 | $27.82 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $9.90 | $111.40 | $34.46 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $10.44 | $117.43 | $34.34 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $13.08 | $147.12 | $42.50 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $9.94 | $111.85 | $30.52 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $10.86 | $122.22 | $30.75 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $15.10 | $169.91 | $43.20 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $10.25 | $115.34 | $24.60 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $14.60 | $164.30 | $46.73 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $10.51 | $118.29 | $28.28 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $8.53 | $96.01 | $26.97 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $8.86 | $99.72 | $23.14 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $9.63 | $108.29 | $28.40 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $12.19 | $137.16 | $34.50 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $10.39 | $116.83 | $30.53 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $13.14 | $147.87 | $41.67 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $13.14 | $147.87 | $41.67 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $11.58 | $130.24 | $36.93 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $9.63 | $108.35 | $19.84 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $9.27 | $104.33 | $13.82 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $10.76 | $121.02 | $22.05 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $8.53 | $96.00 | $24.58 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $8.82 | $99.17 | $24.51 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $10.18 | $114.56 | $29.23 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $8.32 | $93.63 | $32.96 |

## Massachusetts vs neighboring states

Massachusetts and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [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 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 |
| [Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/) | 30.48 | $10.21 | $114.87 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Massachusetts

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 30.48 | $10.21 |
| July 2026 | 30.49 | $10.21 |
| June 2026 | 29.61 | $9.92 |
| May 2026 | 28.82 | $9.65 |
| April 2026 | 29.45 | $9.87 |
| March 2026 | 30.21 | $10.12 |
| February 2026 | 30.46 | $10.20 |
| January 2026 | 31.16 | $10.44 |
| December 2025 | 30.80 | $10.32 |
| November 2025 | 31.13 | $10.43 |
| October 2025 | 31.29 | $10.48 |
| September 2025 | 30.31 | $10.15 |
| August 2025 | 30.55 | $10.23 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $10.21 per 100 miles, $114.87 a month or $1,378.46 a year for 13,500 miles, at 30.48¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

30.48 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 68% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $1,378.46 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 Massachusetts compare with neighboring states?

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont have lower residential electricity prices than Massachusetts.

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