EV Charging Costs in Massachusetts
At 25.51¢/kWh, Massachusetts is 58% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 47 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 25.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$782/year
In Massachusetts, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $3,911.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (you) | 25.51¢ | $66.96 | #47 |
| New York | 22.25¢ | $58.41 | #44 |
| New Hampshire | 22.57¢ | $59.25 | #45 |
| Alaska | 23.13¢ | $60.72 | #46 |
| Connecticut | 25.64¢ | $67.31 | #48 |
| Rhode Island | 27.36¢ | $71.82 | #49 |
What the rate means for you
Massachusetts's residential electricity rate of 25.51¢/kWh is 58% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $66.96 per month in charging costs, or $803.57 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $771 per year.
At $0.064 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Massachusetts costs 49% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $3,857 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 $15.31 in Massachusetts. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.59 to $6.12.
Frequently asked
At Massachusetts's average residential rate of 25.51¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $15.31. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $66.96.