MONTHLY CHARGING
$57/mo
EV Charging Costs in Maryland
At 21.3¢/kWh, Maryland is 17% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 38 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 21.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Maryland savings
YOU SAVE$1,272/year
In Maryland, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,362.
65%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,272/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.053 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,362 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,272
/yr
EV680/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (you) | 21.3¢ | $56.69 | #38 |
| Wisconsin | 19¢ | $50.57 | #35 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $51.15 | #36 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $56.00 | #37 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $57.30 | #39 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $63.74 | #40 |
What the rate means for you
Maryland's residential electricity rate of 21.3¢/kWh is 17% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $56.69 per month in charging costs, or $680.27 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,272 per year.
At $0.053 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Maryland costs 65% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,362 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 $15.98 in Maryland. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.79 to $6.39.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Maryland's average residential rate of 21.3¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $15.98. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $56.69.