EV Charging Cost in Vermont (2026)
What Vermont drivers actually pay to charge at home, by EV model, with the state’s average rate filled in for you.
At Vermont’s average residential rate of about 21.6¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $62 a month for 1,000 miles, versus about $47 at the 16.5¢/kWh US average. That is roughly 6.2¢ per mile, well above the US average. Enter your own rate below for an exact figure.
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Monthly charging cost in Vermont, by EV model
At 21.6¢/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 | $16.20 | $61.71 | $6.17 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 58 kWh | $12.42 | $54.00 | $5.40 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 84 kWh | $18.14 | $67.50 | $6.75 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $19.66 | $72.00 | $7.20 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $18.36 | $67.50 | $6.75 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $21.17 | $102.86 | $10.29 |
| Kia EV6 | 84 kWh | $18.14 | $65.45 | $6.55 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | $17.71 | $69.68 | $6.97 |
| Honda Prologue | 85 kWh | $18.36 | $72.00 | $7.20 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | $26.57 | $90.00 | $9.00 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 77 kWh | $16.72 | $55.38 | $5.54 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $29.16 | $93.91 | $9.39 |
Vermont vs its neighbors
| State | Avg rate | Typical EV / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 21.6¢ | $62 |
| New York | 24.0¢ | $69 |
| New Hampshire | 23.8¢ | $68 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5¢ | $87 |
| United States (avg) | 16.5¢ | $47 |
Vermont electricity rates for EV owners
At about 21.6¢/kWh, Vermont has the 10th-highest residential rate in the country. Vermont buys much of its power as hydro imports from Quebec and generates the rest from renewables; small-utility delivery costs keep rates high anyway.
Your own utility’s rate may differ from the state average. The calculator above is editable, so enter the number from your bill for an exact figure.
Charge overnight to pay less: scheduling your charging for off-peak hours can drop your real cost per mile well below the state average. Our Time-of-Use calculator does that math.
Vermont EV charging questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Vermont?+−
At Vermont’s average residential rate of about 21.6¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $62 a month for 1,000 miles, roughly 6.2¢ per mile. A full charge of a 75 kWh battery runs about $16.20.
Is charging an EV cheap in Vermont?+−
Vermont sits above the US average of 16.5¢/kWh, so home charging costs more than in low-rate states. At about 6.2¢ per mile it still undercuts the roughly 11¢ per mile a 28-mpg gas car costs.
What does public fast charging cost in Vermont?+−
Public DC fast charging typically runs 40–50¢/kWh across the US, about 2.5 times a typical home rate. It is fine for road trips and expensive as a routine. Home charging on Vermont’s 21.6¢ rate is the cheaper habit.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV or buy gas in Vermont?+−
Charging at home wins in Vermont: about 6.2¢ per mile versus roughly 11¢ per mile for a 28-mpg gas car at the $3.20/gallon national average, which saves about $631 a year at 1,000 miles a month. Local gas prices shift the exact gap.
Vermont rate: EIA residential average (2026 example value). EV efficiency: EPA ratings. Table assumes 1,000 miles/month, home charging. Estimates only. Full methodology →