MONTHLY CHARGING
$68/mo
EV Charging Costs in Connecticut
At 25.64¢/kWh, Connecticut is 59% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 48 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 25.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Connecticut savings
YOU SAVE$778/year
In Connecticut, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $3,890.
49%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$778/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.064 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.06
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$3,890 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | 25.64¢ | $67.31 | #48 |
| New Hampshire | 22.57¢ | $59.25 | #45 |
| Alaska | 23.13¢ | $60.72 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | 25.51¢ | $66.96 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | 27.36¢ | $71.82 | #49 |
| California | 27.57¢ | $72.37 | #50 |
What the rate means for you
Connecticut's residential electricity rate of 25.64¢/kWh is 59% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $67.31 per month in charging costs, or $807.66 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $767 per year.
At $0.064 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Connecticut costs 49% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $3,837 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $15.38 in Connecticut. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.62 to $6.15.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Connecticut's average residential rate of 25.64¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $15.38. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $67.31.