EV Charge Cost

Rank 39 of 51 states, EIA August 2026 prices

Michigan electricity rates and EV charging cost

At 22.99¢/kWh — Michigan's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about $7.70 per 100 miles and $86.64 a month for 13,500 miles a year. That is 27% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 23.05¢ in July 2026.

Per month

$86.64

13,500 miles a year

Electricity price
22.99¢per kWh, +27% vs U.S.
Per 100 miles
$7.7033.5 kWh/100 mi EV
Rank
#39of 51, 1 is cheapest
Per month
$86.6413,500 miles a year

Calculate your cost in Michigan

Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD in Michigan at 22.99¢/kWh:

Per month
$69.48
Per year
$833.74
Per 100 miles
$6.18
Full charge (337 mi)
$20.81

Based on 26.9 kWh per 100 miles (EPA, measured at the wall) and 13,500 miles a year — about 302 kWh a month.

More models are in the full calculator.

Electricity price trend in Michigan

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

19.0¢20.7¢22.3¢24.0¢August 2025: 20.7¢September 2025: 21.2¢October 2025: 20.5¢November 2025: 20.0¢December 2025: 19.5¢January 2026: 19.5¢February 2026: 20.0¢March 2026: 21.2¢April 2026: 21.4¢May 2026: 22.0¢June 2026: 23.0¢July 2026: 23.1¢August 2026: 23.0¢23.0¢Aug ’25Oct ’25Dec ’25Feb ’26Apr ’26Jun ’26Aug ’26

EV vs gas in Michigan

Typical EV$1,039.72
30 mpg gas car$1,865.25
13,500 miles a year

Regular gasoline averaged $4.145 a gallon in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $7.70 for a typical EV — $825.53 a year in favor of the EV.

Compare EV and gas costs in Michigan

Charging cost for popular EVs in Michigan

At 22.99¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

Monthly home charging cost in Michigan at 22.99¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year
VehiclekWh/100 miPer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
Tesla Model Y26.9$6.18$69.48$20.81
Tesla Model 326.4$6.06$68.22$20.98
Tesla Model S32.5$7.47$84.02$25.99
Tesla Model X34.2$7.87$88.57$25.90
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$9.86$110.97$32.06
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$7.50$84.36$23.02
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.6$8.19$92.19$23.19
Chevrolet Silverado EV49.6$11.39$128.16$32.58
Ford Mustang Mach-E33.6$7.73$86.99$18.56
Ford F-150 Lightning47.9$11.02$123.92$35.25
Hyundai Ioniq 534.5$7.93$89.22$21.33
Hyundai Ioniq 628.0$6.44$72.42$20.34
Hyundai Kona Electric29.1$6.69$75.22$17.45
Kia EV631.6$7.26$81.68$21.42
Kia EV940.0$9.20$103.46$26.02
Honda Prologue34.1$7.83$88.12$23.03
Rivian R1S43.1$9.91$111.53$31.43
Rivian R1T43.1$9.91$111.53$31.43
Cadillac Lyriq38.0$8.73$98.23$27.85
Volkswagen ID.431.6$7.26$81.72$14.96
Nissan Leaf30.4$7.00$78.69$10.42
Nissan Ariya35.3$8.11$91.28$16.63
Toyota bZ28.0$6.44$72.41$18.54
Subaru Solterra28.9$6.65$74.80$18.48
BMW i433.4$7.68$86.41$22.04
Lucid Air27.3$6.28$70.62$24.86

Michigan vs neighboring states

Michigan and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

Monthly electricity prices in Michigan

Average residential electricity price in Michigan by month (EIA)
MonthPrice (¢/kWh)EV cost per 100 miles
August 202622.99$7.70
July 202623.05$7.72
June 202622.99$7.70
May 202622.01$7.37
April 202621.39$7.17
March 202621.19$7.10
February 202619.99$6.70
January 202619.52$6.54
December 202519.54$6.55
November 202519.95$6.68
October 202520.47$6.86
September 202521.22$7.11
August 202520.73$6.94

Questions people ask

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

About $7.70 per 100 miles, $86.64 a month or $1,039.72 a year for 13,500 miles, at 22.99¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

What is the average electricity price in Michigan?

22.99 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 27% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $1,039.72 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

How does Michigan compare with neighboring states?

Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin have lower residential electricity prices than Michigan.

Data updated October 26, 2026. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026 residential prices), EIA weekly gasoline prices (October 19, 2026), EPA vehicle data. See the methodology.