MONTHLY CHARGING
$57/mo
EV Charging Costs in Michigan
At 21.53¢/kWh, Michigan is 18% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 39 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 21.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Michigan savings
YOU SAVE$1,265/year
In Michigan, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,326.
65%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,265/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.054 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,326 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,265
/yr
EV688/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (you) | 21.53¢ | $57.30 | #39 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $51.15 | #36 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $56.00 | #37 |
| Maryland | 21.3¢ | $56.69 | #38 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $63.74 | #40 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $63.82 | #41 |
What the rate means for you
Michigan's residential electricity rate of 21.53¢/kWh is 18% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $57.30 per month in charging costs, or $687.61 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,265 per year.
At $0.054 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Michigan costs 65% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,326 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 $16.15 in Michigan. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.84 to $6.46.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Michigan's average residential rate of 21.53¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $16.15. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $57.30.