EV Charging Costs in Massachusetts
At 25.51¢/kWh, Massachusetts is 58% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #47 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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Similar States by Electricity Rate
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | 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 |
EV Charging in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
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/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/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 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.59 to $6.12.
Frequently Asked Questions
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/day, monthly charging costs are about $66.96.