EV Charging Costs in Wisconsin
At 15.94¢/kWh, Wisconsin is near the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #38 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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Similar States by Electricity Rate
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | 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 |
EV Charging in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know
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/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/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 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.87 to $3.83.
Frequently Asked Questions
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/day, monthly charging costs are about $41.84.