MONTHLY CHARGING
$49/mo
EV Charging Costs in Michigan
At 18.47¢/kWh, Michigan is 15% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 41 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 18.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Michigan savings
YOU SAVE$1,007/year
In Michigan, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,035.
63%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,007/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.046 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,035 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (you) | 18.47¢ | $48.48 | #41 |
| Wisconsin | 15.94¢ | $41.84 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | 16.04¢ | $42.11 | #39 |
| New Jersey | 17.88¢ | $46.93 | #40 |
| Vermont | 19.93¢ | $52.32 | #42 |
| Maine | 21.59¢ | $56.67 | #43 |
What the rate means for you
Michigan's residential electricity rate of 18.47¢/kWh is 15% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $48.48 per month in charging costs, or $581.81 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $993 per year.
At $0.046 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Michigan costs 63% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $4,966 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 $11.08 in Michigan. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.32 to $4.43.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Michigan's average residential rate of 18.47¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.08. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $48.48.