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, about 6.2¢ 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 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 Jersey | 19.5¢ | $56 |
| New Hampshire | 23.8¢ | $68 |
| New York | 24.0¢ | $69 |
| Maine | 24.5¢ | $70 |
| 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. The Northeast leans on natural gas piped through constrained lines, so winter price spikes and dense, aging grids push rates above average.
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, but at about 6.2¢ per mile it still beats gas. A 28-mpg gas car costs about 11¢ a mile.
What does public fast charging cost in Vermont?+−
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 Vermont’s 21.6¢ rate is far cheaper.
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 $3.20/gallon, which saves about $631 a year at 1,000 miles a month.
Vermont rate: EIA residential average (2026 example value). EV efficiency: EPA ratings. Table assumes 1,000 miles/month, home charging. Estimates only. Full methodology →