---
title: "Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Wisconsin costs about $6.50 per 100 miles and $73.15 a month at 19.41¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #36 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# 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.

- **Electricity price:** 19.41¢ (per kWh, +7% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $6.50 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #36 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $73.15 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Wisconsin

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

## EV vs gas in Wisconsin

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](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=WI)

## 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**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $5.21 | $58.66 | $17.57 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $5.12 | $57.59 | $17.71 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $6.31 | $70.94 | $21.94 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $6.65 | $74.78 | $21.87 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $8.33 | $93.69 | $27.07 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $6.33 | $71.23 | $19.44 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.92 | $77.83 | $19.58 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $9.62 | $108.20 | $27.51 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $6.53 | $73.45 | $15.67 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $9.30 | $104.63 | $29.76 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $6.70 | $75.33 | $18.01 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $5.43 | $61.14 | $17.17 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $5.64 | $63.51 | $14.73 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $6.13 | $68.96 | $18.08 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $7.76 | $87.35 | $21.97 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $6.61 | $74.40 | $19.44 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $8.37 | $94.17 | $26.53 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $8.37 | $94.17 | $26.53 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $7.37 | $82.94 | $23.52 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $6.13 | $69.00 | $12.63 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.91 | $66.44 | $8.80 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.85 | $77.07 | $14.04 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $5.43 | $61.13 | $15.65 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $5.61 | $63.16 | $15.61 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $6.48 | $72.95 | $18.61 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $5.30 | $59.62 | $20.99 |

## Wisconsin vs neighboring states

Wisconsin and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/) | 17.20 | $5.76 | $64.82 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | 19.32 | $6.47 | $72.81 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/) | 19.41 | $6.50 | $73.15 |
| [Michigan](https://evchargecosts.com/states/michigan/) | 22.99 | $7.70 | $86.64 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Wisconsin

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 19.41 | $6.50 |
| July 2026 | 19.06 | $6.39 |
| June 2026 | 19.56 | $6.55 |
| May 2026 | 19.74 | $6.61 |
| April 2026 | 19.21 | $6.44 |
| March 2026 | 18.78 | $6.29 |
| February 2026 | 18.73 | $6.27 |
| January 2026 | 18.18 | $6.09 |
| December 2025 | 17.74 | $5.94 |
| November 2025 | 18.30 | $6.13 |
| October 2025 | 18.27 | $6.12 |
| September 2025 | 18.63 | $6.24 |
| August 2025 | 18.44 | $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.

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