EV Charge Cost

Rank 36 of 51 states, EIA August 2026 prices

Wisconsin electricity rates and EV charging cost

At 19.41¢/kWh — Wisconsin's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about $6.50 per 100 miles and $73.15 a month for 13,500 miles a year. That is 7% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 19.06¢ in July 2026.

Per month

$73.15

13,500 miles a year

Electricity price
19.41¢per kWh, +7% vs U.S.
Per 100 miles
$6.5033.5 kWh/100 mi EV
Rank
#36of 51, 1 is cheapest
Per month
$73.1513,500 miles a year

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

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2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD in Wisconsin at 19.41¢/kWh:

Per month
$58.66
Per year
$703.91
Per 100 miles
$5.21
Full charge (337 mi)
$17.57

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 Wisconsin

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

17.0¢18.3¢19.7¢21.0¢August 2025: 18.4¢September 2025: 18.6¢October 2025: 18.3¢November 2025: 18.3¢December 2025: 17.7¢January 2026: 18.2¢February 2026: 18.7¢March 2026: 18.8¢April 2026: 19.2¢May 2026: 19.7¢June 2026: 19.6¢July 2026: 19.1¢August 2026: 19.4¢19.4¢Aug ’25Oct ’25Dec ’25Feb ’26Apr ’26Jun ’26Aug ’26

EV vs gas in Wisconsin

Typical EV$877.82
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 $6.50 for a typical EV — $987.43 a year in favor of the EV.

Compare EV and gas costs in Wisconsin

Charging cost for popular EVs in Wisconsin

At 19.41¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

Monthly home charging cost in Wisconsin at 19.41¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year
VehiclekWh/100 miPer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
Tesla Model Y26.9$5.21$58.66$17.57
Tesla Model 326.4$5.12$57.59$17.71
Tesla Model S32.5$6.31$70.94$21.94
Tesla Model X34.2$6.65$74.78$21.87
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$8.33$93.69$27.07
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$6.33$71.23$19.44
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.6$6.92$77.83$19.58
Chevrolet Silverado EV49.6$9.62$108.20$27.51
Ford Mustang Mach-E33.6$6.53$73.45$15.67
Ford F-150 Lightning47.9$9.30$104.63$29.76
Hyundai Ioniq 534.5$6.70$75.33$18.01
Hyundai Ioniq 628.0$5.43$61.14$17.17
Hyundai Kona Electric29.1$5.64$63.51$14.73
Kia EV631.6$6.13$68.96$18.08
Kia EV940.0$7.76$87.35$21.97
Honda Prologue34.1$6.61$74.40$19.44
Rivian R1S43.1$8.37$94.17$26.53
Rivian R1T43.1$8.37$94.17$26.53
Cadillac Lyriq38.0$7.37$82.94$23.52
Volkswagen ID.431.6$6.13$69.00$12.63
Nissan Leaf30.4$5.91$66.44$8.80
Nissan Ariya35.3$6.85$77.07$14.04
Toyota bZ28.0$5.43$61.13$15.65
Subaru Solterra28.9$5.61$63.16$15.61
BMW i433.4$6.48$72.95$18.61
Lucid Air27.3$5.30$59.62$20.99

Wisconsin vs neighboring states

Wisconsin and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

Monthly electricity prices in Wisconsin

Average residential electricity price in Wisconsin by month (EIA)
MonthPrice (¢/kWh)EV cost per 100 miles
August 202619.41$6.50
July 202619.06$6.39
June 202619.56$6.55
May 202619.74$6.61
April 202619.21$6.44
March 202618.78$6.29
February 202618.73$6.27
January 202618.18$6.09
December 202517.74$5.94
November 202518.30$6.13
October 202518.27$6.12
September 202518.63$6.24
August 202518.44$6.18

Questions people ask

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

About $6.50 per 100 miles, $73.15 a month or $877.82 a year for 13,500 miles, at 19.41¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

What is the average electricity price in Wisconsin?

19.41 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 7% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $877.82 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

How does Wisconsin compare with neighboring states?

Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota have lower residential electricity prices than Wisconsin.

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.