---
title: "New Jersey Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in New Jersey costs about $8.24 per 100 miles and $92.75 a month at 24.61¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #42 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# New Jersey electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **24.61¢/kWh** — New Jersey's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$8.24 per 100 miles** and **$92.75 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 36% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 25.19¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 24.61¢ (per kWh, +36% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $8.24 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #42 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $92.75 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in New Jersey

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

## EV vs gas in New Jersey

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.312 a gallon** in the Central Atlantic region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $14.37 per 100 miles, versus $8.24 for a typical EV — $827.41 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in New Jersey

At 24.61¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in New Jersey at 24.61¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $6.61 | $74.37 | $22.28 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $6.49 | $73.02 | $22.46 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $8.00 | $89.94 | $27.82 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $8.43 | $94.82 | $27.73 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $10.56 | $118.79 | $34.32 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $8.03 | $90.31 | $24.64 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $8.77 | $98.69 | $24.82 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $12.19 | $137.19 | $34.88 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $8.28 | $93.12 | $19.87 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $11.79 | $132.66 | $37.73 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $8.49 | $95.51 | $22.84 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $6.89 | $77.52 | $21.77 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $7.16 | $80.52 | $18.68 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $7.77 | $87.44 | $22.93 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $9.84 | $110.75 | $27.86 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $8.39 | $94.33 | $24.65 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $10.61 | $119.39 | $33.64 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $10.61 | $119.39 | $33.64 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $9.35 | $105.16 | $29.82 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $7.78 | $87.48 | $16.02 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $7.49 | $84.24 | $11.16 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $8.69 | $97.72 | $17.81 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $6.89 | $77.51 | $19.84 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $7.12 | $80.08 | $19.79 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $8.22 | $92.50 | $23.60 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $6.72 | $75.60 | $26.61 |

## New Jersey vs neighboring states

New Jersey and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Delaware](https://evchargecosts.com/states/delaware/) | 18.70 | $6.26 | $70.48 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/) | 21.77 | $7.29 | $82.05 |
| [New Jersey](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/) | 24.61 | $8.24 | $92.75 |
| [New York](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-york/) | 28.65 | $9.60 | $107.97 |

## Monthly electricity prices in New Jersey

**Average residential electricity price in New Jersey by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 24.61 | $8.24 |
| July 2026 | 25.19 | $8.44 |
| June 2026 | 24.95 | $8.36 |
| May 2026 | 23.27 | $7.80 |
| April 2026 | 23.53 | $7.88 |
| March 2026 | 23.48 | $7.87 |
| February 2026 | 23.12 | $7.75 |
| January 2026 | 23.13 | $7.75 |
| December 2025 | 22.92 | $7.68 |
| November 2025 | 22.68 | $7.60 |
| October 2025 | 22.49 | $7.53 |
| September 2025 | 23.32 | $7.81 |
| August 2025 | 24.70 | $8.27 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $8.24 per 100 miles, $92.75 a month or $1,112.99 a year for 13,500 miles, at 24.61¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in New Jersey?

24.61 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 36% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $1,112.99 a year for the EV versus $1,940.40 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.312/gal (EIA Central Atlantic average).

### How does New Jersey compare with neighboring states?

Delaware, Pennsylvania have lower residential electricity prices than New Jersey.

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