MONTHLY CHARGING
$57/mo
EV Charging Costs in Maine
At 21.59¢/kWh, Maine is 34% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 43 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 21.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Maine savings
YOU SAVE$907/year
In Maine, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $4,537.
57%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$907/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.054 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$4,537 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
EV/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (you) | 21.59¢ | $56.67 | #43 |
| New Jersey | 17.88¢ | $46.93 | #40 |
| Michigan | 18.47¢ | $48.48 | #41 |
| Vermont | 19.93¢ | $52.32 | #42 |
| New York | 22.25¢ | $58.41 | #44 |
| New Hampshire | 22.57¢ | $59.25 | #45 |
What the rate means for you
Maine's residential electricity rate of 21.59¢/kWh is 34% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $56.67 per month in charging costs, or $680.09 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $895 per year.
At $0.054 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Maine costs 57% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $4,475 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 $12.95 in Maine. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.89 to $5.18.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Maine's average residential rate of 21.59¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $12.95. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $56.67.