EV Charging Cost in Massachusetts (2026)
What Massachusetts drivers actually pay to charge at home, by EV model, with the state’s average rate filled in for you.
At Massachusetts’s average residential rate of about 30.5¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $87 a month for 1,000 miles, about 8.7¢ per mile, a bit above the US average. Enter your own rate below for an exact figure.
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Monthly charging cost in Massachusetts, by EV model
At 30.5¢/kWh and 1,000 miles a month. Tap a model for its full page.
| EV model | Battery | Per charge | Per month | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $22.88 | $87.14 | $8.71 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 58 kWh | $17.54 | $76.25 | $7.63 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 84 kWh | $25.62 | $95.31 | $9.53 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $27.76 | $101.67 | $10.17 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $25.93 | $95.31 | $9.53 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $29.89 | $145.24 | $14.52 |
| Kia EV6 | 84 kWh | $25.62 | $92.42 | $9.24 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | $25.01 | $98.39 | $9.84 |
| Honda Prologue | 85 kWh | $25.93 | $101.67 | $10.17 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | $37.52 | $127.08 | $12.71 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 77 kWh | $23.61 | $78.21 | $7.82 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $41.18 | $132.61 | $13.26 |
Massachusetts vs its neighbors
| State | Avg rate | Typical EV / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 30.5¢ | $87 |
| Connecticut | 29.5¢ | $84 |
| Rhode Island | 28.0¢ | $80 |
| Maine | 24.5¢ | $70 |
| New York | 24.0¢ | $69 |
| United States (avg) | 16.5¢ | $47 |
Massachusetts electricity rates for EV owners
At about 30.5¢/kWh, Massachusetts has the 3rd-highest residential rate in the country. The Northeast leans on natural gas piped through constrained lines, so winter price spikes and dense, aging grids push rates above average.
Massachusetts is also a deregulated (retail-choice) market: you pick your own electricity plan, and the spread between plans is often wider than the gap between states. The 30.5¢ average hides plans well above and below it, so check your actual plan before trusting any average.
Charge overnight to pay less: scheduling your charging for off-peak hours, and several Massachusetts plans include discounted or free overnight windows, can drop your real cost per mile well below the state average. Our Time-of-Use calculator does that math.
Massachusetts EV charging questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Massachusetts?+−
At Massachusetts’s average residential rate of about 30.5¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $87 a month for 1,000 miles, roughly 8.7¢ per mile. A full charge of a 75 kWh battery runs about $22.88.
Is charging an EV cheap in Massachusetts?+−
Massachusetts sits above the US average of 16.5¢/kWh, so home charging costs more than in low-rate states, but at about 8.7¢ per mile it still beats gas. A 28-mpg gas car costs about 11¢ a mile.
What does public fast charging cost in Massachusetts?+−
Public DC fast charging typically runs 40–50¢/kWh across the US, roughly three times a home rate. It is fine for road trips and expensive as a routine. Home charging on Massachusetts’s 30.5¢ rate is far cheaper.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV or buy gas in Massachusetts?+−
Charging at home wins in Massachusetts: about 8.7¢ per mile versus roughly 11¢ per mile for a 28-mpg gas car at $3.20/gallon, which saves about $326 a year at 1,000 miles a month.
Massachusetts rate: EIA residential average (2026 example value). EV efficiency: EPA ratings. Table assumes 1,000 miles/month, home charging. Estimates only. Full methodology →