MONTHLY CHARGING
$48/mo
EV Charging Costs in Delaware
At 17.86¢/kWh, Delaware is near the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 33 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 17.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Delaware savings
YOU SAVE$1,382/year
In Delaware, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,912.
71%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,382/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.045 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,912 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,382
/yr
EV570/yr
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What the rate means for you
Delaware's residential electricity rate of 17.86¢/kWh is near the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $47.53 per month in charging costs, or $570.40 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,382 per year.
At $0.045 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Delaware costs 71% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,912 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 $13.39 in Delaware. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.02 to $5.36.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Delaware's average residential rate of 17.86¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $13.39. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $47.53.