MONTHLY CHARGING
$74/mo
EV Charging Costs in Connecticut
At 27.97¢/kWh, Connecticut is 54% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 45 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 28.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Connecticut savings
YOU SAVE$1,059/year
In Connecticut, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,297.
54%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,059/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.070 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.07
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,297 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,059
/yr
EV893/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | 27.97¢ | $74.44 | #45 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $65.63 | #42 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $71.30 | #43 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $72.10 | #44 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $77.77 | #46 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $78.19 | #47 |
What the rate means for you
Connecticut's residential electricity rate of 27.97¢/kWh is 54% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $74.44 per month in charging costs, or $893.29 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,059 per year.
At $0.070 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Connecticut costs 54% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,297 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $20.98 in Connecticut. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.29 to $8.39.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Connecticut's average residential rate of 27.97¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $20.98. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $74.44.