MONTHLY CHARGING
$59/mo
EV Charging Costs in New York
At 22.25¢/kWh, New York is 38% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 44 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 22.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
New York savings
YOU SAVE$886/year
In New York, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $4,431.
56%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$886/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.056 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.06
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$4,431 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
EV/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (you) | 22.25¢ | $58.41 | #44 |
| Michigan | 18.47¢ | $48.48 | #41 |
| Vermont | 19.93¢ | $52.32 | #42 |
| Maine | 21.59¢ | $56.67 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | 22.57¢ | $59.25 | #45 |
| Alaska | 23.13¢ | $60.72 | #46 |
What the rate means for you
New York's residential electricity rate of 22.25¢/kWh is 38% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $58.41 per month in charging costs, or $700.88 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $874 per year.
At $0.056 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in New York costs 55% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $4,371 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 $13.35 in New York. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.01 to $5.34.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At New York's average residential rate of 22.25¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $13.35. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $58.41.