MONTHLY CHARGING
$51/mo
EV Charging Costs in Wisconsin
At 19¢/kWh, Wisconsin is near the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 35 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 19.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Wisconsin savings
YOU SAVE$1,346/year
In Wisconsin, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,730.
69%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,346/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.048 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,730 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,346
/yr
EV607/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (you) | 19¢ | $50.57 | #35 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $45.35 | #32 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $47.53 | #33 |
| Ohio | 18.7¢ | $49.77 | #34 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $51.15 | #36 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $56.00 | #37 |
What the rate means for you
Wisconsin's residential electricity rate of 19¢/kWh is near the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $50.57 per month in charging costs, or $606.81 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,346 per year.
At $0.048 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Wisconsin costs 69% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,730 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 $14.25 in Wisconsin. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.27 to $5.70.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Wisconsin's average residential rate of 19¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $14.25. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $50.57.