---
title: "Vermont Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Vermont costs about $7.99 per 100 miles and $89.85 a month at 23.84¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #40 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Vermont electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **23.84¢/kWh** — Vermont's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$7.99 per 100 miles** and **$89.85 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 31% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 23.75¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 23.84¢ (per kWh, +31% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $7.99 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #40 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $89.85 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Vermont

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

## EV vs gas in Vermont

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 $7.99 for a typical EV — $833.89 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Vermont

At 23.84¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Vermont at 23.84¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $6.40 | $72.05 | $21.58 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $6.29 | $70.74 | $21.76 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $7.74 | $87.13 | $26.95 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $8.16 | $91.85 | $26.86 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $10.23 | $115.07 | $33.24 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $7.78 | $87.48 | $23.87 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $8.50 | $95.60 | $24.05 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $11.81 | $132.90 | $33.79 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $8.02 | $90.21 | $19.24 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $11.42 | $128.51 | $36.55 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $8.22 | $92.52 | $22.12 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $6.68 | $75.10 | $21.09 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $6.93 | $78.00 | $18.10 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $7.53 | $84.70 | $22.21 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $9.54 | $107.28 | $26.99 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $8.12 | $91.38 | $23.88 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $10.28 | $115.66 | $32.59 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $10.28 | $115.66 | $32.59 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $9.05 | $101.87 | $28.88 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $7.53 | $84.74 | $15.52 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $7.25 | $81.60 | $10.81 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $8.41 | $94.66 | $17.25 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $6.67 | $75.08 | $19.22 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $6.90 | $77.57 | $19.17 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $7.96 | $89.60 | $22.86 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $6.51 | $73.23 | $25.78 |

## Vermont vs neighboring states

Vermont and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Vermont](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/) | 23.84 | $7.99 | $89.85 |
| [New Hampshire](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-hampshire/) | 27.64 | $9.26 | $104.17 |
| [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 Vermont

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 23.84 | $7.99 |
| July 2026 | 23.75 | $7.96 |
| June 2026 | 24.44 | $8.19 |
| May 2026 | 24.89 | $8.34 |
| April 2026 | 24.57 | $8.23 |
| March 2026 | 24.11 | $8.08 |
| February 2026 | 23.27 | $7.80 |
| January 2026 | 23.29 | $7.80 |
| December 2025 | 23.12 | $7.75 |
| November 2025 | 24.05 | $8.06 |
| October 2025 | 24.65 | $8.26 |
| September 2025 | 23.79 | $7.97 |
| August 2025 | 22.10 | $7.40 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $7.99 per 100 miles, $89.85 a month or $1,078.16 a year for 13,500 miles, at 23.84¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

23.84 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 31% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $1,078.16 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 Vermont compare with neighboring states?

Vermont has lower residential electricity prices than all of its neighbors.

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