EV Charging Costs in Massachusetts
At 30.14¢/kWh, Massachusetts is 66% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 49 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 30.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$990/year
In Massachusetts, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $4,951.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (you) | 30.14¢ | $80.22 | #49 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $77.77 | #46 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $78.19 | #47 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $79.82 | #48 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $88.49 | #50 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $123.17 | #51 |
What the rate means for you
Massachusetts's residential electricity rate of 30.14¢/kWh is 66% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $80.22 per month in charging costs, or $962.60 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $990 per year.
At $0.075 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Massachusetts costs 51% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $4,951 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 $22.61 in Massachusetts. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.78 to $9.04.
Frequently asked
At Massachusetts's average residential rate of 30.14¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $22.61. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $80.22.