MONTHLY CHARGING
$80/mo
EV Charging Costs in Maine
At 29.99¢/kWh, Maine is 65% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 48 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 30.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Maine savings
YOU SAVE$995/year
In Maine, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $4,975.
51%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$995/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.075 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.08
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$4,975 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
995
/yr
EV958/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (you) | 29.99¢ | $79.82 | #48 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $74.44 | #45 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $77.77 | #46 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $78.19 | #47 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $80.22 | #49 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $88.49 | #50 |
What the rate means for you
Maine's residential electricity rate of 29.99¢/kWh is 65% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $79.82 per month in charging costs, or $957.81 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $995 per year.
At $0.075 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Maine costs 51% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $4,975 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 $22.49 in Maine. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.75 to $9.00.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Maine's average residential rate of 29.99¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $22.49. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $79.82.