EV Charging Costs in Vermont
At 23.95¢/kWh, Vermont is 32% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 40 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 23.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,188/year
In Vermont, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,939.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont (you) | 23.95¢ | $63.74 | #40 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $56.00 | #37 |
| Maryland | 21.3¢ | $56.69 | #38 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $57.30 | #39 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $63.82 | #41 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $65.63 | #42 |
What the rate means for you
Vermont's residential electricity rate of 23.95¢/kWh is 32% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $63.74 per month in charging costs, or $764.90 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,188 per year.
At $0.060 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Vermont costs 61% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,939 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 $17.96 in Vermont. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $5.39 to $7.19.
Frequently asked
At Vermont's average residential rate of 23.95¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $17.96. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $63.74.