MONTHLY CHARGING
$78/mo
EV Charging Costs in New York
At 29.38¢/kWh, New York is 62% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 47 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 29.4¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
New York savings
YOU SAVE$1,014/year
In New York, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,072.
52%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,014/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.073 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.07
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,072 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,014
/yr
EV938/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (you) | 29.38¢ | $78.19 | #47 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $72.10 | #44 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $74.44 | #45 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $77.77 | #46 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $79.82 | #48 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $80.22 | #49 |
What the rate means for you
New York's residential electricity rate of 29.38¢/kWh is 62% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $78.19 per month in charging costs, or $938.32 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,014 per year.
At $0.073 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in New York costs 52% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,072 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 $22.04 in New York. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.61 to $8.81.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At New York's average residential rate of 29.38¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $22.04. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $78.19.