MONTHLY CHARGING
$42/mo
EV Charging Costs in Wisconsin
At 15.94¢/kWh, Wisconsin is near the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 38 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 15.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Wisconsin savings
YOU SAVE$1,088/year
In Wisconsin, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,439.
68%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,088/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.040 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,439 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (you) | 15.94¢ | $41.84 | #38 |
| District of Columbia | 14.63¢ | $38.40 | #35 |
| Colorado | 14.64¢ | $38.43 | #36 |
| Maryland | 15.13¢ | $39.72 | #37 |
| Pennsylvania | 16.04¢ | $42.11 | #39 |
| New Jersey | 17.88¢ | $46.93 | #40 |
What the rate means for you
Wisconsin's residential electricity rate of 15.94¢/kWh is near the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $41.84 per month in charging costs, or $502.11 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,073 per year.
At $0.040 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Wisconsin costs 68% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,364 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 $9.56 in Wisconsin. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.87 to $3.83.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Wisconsin's average residential rate of 15.94¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $9.56. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $41.84.