EV Charging Cost by State 2026 — Home, Public, & DC Fast
EV charging cost varies widely 2026: $3.30/100 miles in Utah (cheap home electricity) to $18.60 at DC fast in Hawaii. Home charging averages $0.166/kWh national; DC fast adds 2-3x premium. Tesla Supercharger remains cheapest fast-charge network 2026.
Updated April 2026 · EIA Electric Power Monthly + PlugShare survey + network published rates
All 50 states — EV charging cost per 100 miles
| State | Home $/kWh | Public L2 | DC Fast | Home $/100mi | Public $/100mi | DCFC $/100mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $0.149 | $0.32 | $0.43 | $4.47 | $9.60 | $12.90 |
| Alaska | $0.244 | $0.42 | $0.55 | $7.32 | $12.60 | $16.50 |
| Arizona | $0.135 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $4.05 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Arkansas | $0.119 | $0.25 | $0.39 | $3.57 | $7.50 | $11.70 |
| California | $0.314 | $0.42 | $0.53 | $9.42 | $12.60 | $15.90 |
| Colorado | $0.156 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $4.68 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Connecticut | $0.275 | $0.38 | $0.48 | $8.25 | $11.40 | $14.40 |
| Delaware | $0.158 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $4.74 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| Florida | $0.158 | $0.32 | $0.41 | $4.74 | $9.60 | $12.30 |
| Georgia | $0.143 | $0.31 | $0.40 | $4.29 | $9.30 | $12.00 |
| Hawaii | $0.450 | $0.55 | $0.62 | $13.50 | $16.50 | $18.60 |
| Idaho | $0.115 | $0.25 | $0.39 | $3.45 | $7.50 | $11.70 |
| Illinois | $0.165 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $4.95 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| Indiana | $0.155 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $4.65 | $9.00 | $12.30 |
| Iowa | $0.144 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $4.32 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| Kansas | $0.149 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $4.47 | $9.00 | $12.30 |
| Kentucky | $0.131 | $0.28 | $0.39 | $3.93 | $8.40 | $11.70 |
| Louisiana | $0.123 | $0.27 | $0.39 | $3.69 | $8.10 | $11.70 |
| Maine | $0.273 | $0.35 | $0.46 | $8.19 | $10.50 | $13.80 |
| Maryland | $0.176 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $5.28 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| Massachusetts | $0.305 | $0.40 | $0.50 | $9.15 | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| Michigan | $0.193 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $5.79 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| Minnesota | $0.151 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $4.53 | $9.00 | $12.30 |
| Mississippi | $0.137 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $4.11 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| Missouri | $0.137 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $4.11 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| Montana | $0.116 | $0.26 | $0.39 | $3.48 | $7.80 | $11.70 |
| Nebraska | $0.122 | $0.26 | $0.40 | $3.66 | $7.80 | $12.00 |
| Nevada | $0.142 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $4.26 | $9.00 | $12.30 |
| New Hampshire | $0.245 | $0.35 | $0.46 | $7.35 | $10.50 | $13.80 |
| New Jersey | $0.184 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $5.52 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| New Mexico | $0.149 | $0.29 | $0.41 | $4.47 | $8.70 | $12.30 |
| New York | $0.219 | $0.35 | $0.45 | $6.57 | $10.50 | $13.50 |
| North Carolina | $0.131 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $3.93 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| North Dakota | $0.119 | $0.26 | $0.40 | $3.57 | $7.80 | $12.00 |
| Ohio | $0.155 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $4.65 | $9.00 | $12.30 |
| Oklahoma | $0.116 | $0.26 | $0.39 | $3.48 | $7.80 | $11.70 |
| Oregon | $0.124 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $3.72 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.169 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $5.07 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| Rhode Island | $0.247 | $0.36 | $0.47 | $7.41 | $10.80 | $14.10 |
| South Carolina | $0.137 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $4.11 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| South Dakota | $0.130 | $0.27 | $0.40 | $3.90 | $8.10 | $12.00 |
| Tennessee | $0.124 | $0.27 | $0.40 | $3.72 | $8.10 | $12.00 |
| Texas | $0.146 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $4.38 | $9.00 | $12.30 |
| Utah | $0.110 | $0.26 | $0.39 | $3.30 | $7.80 | $11.70 |
| Vermont | $0.215 | $0.34 | $0.45 | $6.45 | $10.20 | $13.50 |
| Virginia | $0.143 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $4.29 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Washington | $0.114 | $0.26 | $0.39 | $3.42 | $7.80 | $11.70 |
| West Virginia | $0.149 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $4.47 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Wisconsin | $0.171 | $0.32 | $0.42 | $5.13 | $9.60 | $12.60 |
| Wyoming | $0.118 | $0.26 | $0.39 | $3.54 | $7.80 | $11.70 |
Cost/100mi assumes 3.0 mi/kWh efficiency (typical EV: Tesla Model 3 LR, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mach-E). EIA Mar 2026 + PlugShare + network rate observations.
FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in 2026?▼
Home EV charging cost 2026 (per kWh) by state — cheapest 5: Utah ($0.110), Washington ($0.114), Idaho ($0.115), Montana ($0.116), Oklahoma ($0.116). Most expensive 5: Hawaii ($0.450), California ($0.314), Massachusetts ($0.305), Connecticut ($0.275), Maine ($0.273). Average US home electricity rate March 2026 = $0.166/kWh per EIA. For typical EV (3.0 mi/kWh efficiency): cost per 100 miles = $5.53 at average rates. Best home charging states: Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oklahoma — under $0.12/kWh = under $4/100 miles. Worst: Hawaii ($0.45/kWh = $13.50/100 mi), California ($0.31), Massachusetts ($0.31), Connecticut ($0.28). Time-of-use (TOU) plans typically cut overnight rates 30-50% if you charge 11pm-6am — most utilities offer EV-specific TOU plans (PG&E EV2-A, Con Edison Smart Charge, Xcel Energy EV plan).
Tesla Supercharger vs Electrify America vs ChargePoint vs EVgo — which is cheapest?▼
DC fast charging network pricing 2026 (typical, varies by station + state + time): TESLA SUPERCHARGER — $0.22-$0.43/kWh (cheapest off-peak, 22-30% premium for non-Tesla NACS-compatible vehicles). Membership $12.99/mo cuts rates ~25%. ELECTRIFY AMERICA — $0.31-$0.48/kWh + $4 idle fee. Pass+ membership $7/mo for 25% discount. CHARGEPOINT — $0.30-$0.55/kWh, varies wildly per host (gas station, retail location). No subscription. EVGO — $0.31-$0.62/kWh + $1/min after charging completes. Membership $7-$13/mo cuts kWh rate. RIVIAN ADVENTURE NETWORK — $0.18-$0.35/kWh (Rivian only currently). MERCEDES-BENZ HPC — $0.40-$0.55/kWh (M-B owners discounted). Cheapest reliable network 2026: Tesla Supercharger for Tesla owners; Electrify America for others (Pass+ membership). Most expensive: EVgo at peak times in CA/NY. Pricing trend 2025-2026: networks raising rates ~12-18% YoY due to electricity wholesale costs + utility demand charges. Always check PlugShare for actual station price before driving — published rates often outdated.
How much does DC fast charging cost vs home charging?▼
DC fast charging premium 2026: typically 2-3x home charging cost. EXAMPLE: Texas home electricity $0.146/kWh, DC fast in TX $0.41/kWh = 2.8x. California: home $0.314, DC fast $0.53 = 1.7x. The premium covers: (1) demand charges utilities levy on commercial fast-charge stations ($15-$30/kW peak demand). (2) maintenance + uptime guarantees. (3) congestion pricing during peak. (4) network operator margin. WHEN DC fast IS WORTH IT: long-distance road trips, no home charger access (apartment dwellers), occasional emergency. NOT WORTH IT for daily routine: home Level 2 (~$0.16/kWh national avg) charging adds ~$50-$80/month for typical 1,000-mile/month driver. DC fast charging same usage = $130-$210/month. SAVINGS POTENTIAL: install home Level 2 ($1,200-$2,500 setup including 240V outlet + ChargePoint Home Flex / JuiceBox Pro / Tesla Wall Connector), break-even in 6-12 months for daily commuters. RENTERS: ask landlord for L2 outlet install — IRA $2,000 tax credit covers most charger costs (Form 8911).
Which states have the cheapest EV charging?▼
Cheapest US states for EV charging 2026 (combined home + public + DC fast weighted): 1. UTAH — home $0.110/kWh, $3.30/100mi. Cheap hydroelectric + coal grid. 2. IDAHO — home $0.115/kWh, $3.45/100mi. Hydroelectric Snake River. 3. WASHINGTON — home $0.114/kWh, $3.42/100mi. Hydroelectric Columbia River. 4. OKLAHOMA — home $0.116/kWh, $3.48/100mi. Cheap natural gas. 5. WYOMING — home $0.118/kWh, $3.54/100mi. Cheap coal/natural gas. Most expensive: HAWAII $13.50/100mi (oil-fired generation), CALIFORNIA $9.42/100mi (natural gas + renewables price), MASSACHUSETTS $9.15/100mi (natural gas import dependency). PATTERN: Hydroelectric + coal states cheapest. Oil-import dependent + high-renewable mandate states most expensive. EV ECONOMICS: at $3.50/100mi (cheap states) vs $13.50 (Hawaii), a 12,000 mi/yr driver pays $420 (UT) vs $1,620 (HI) — $1,200/year delta. Compares against gas equivalent: 30 mpg car at $3.50/gal = $1,400/12k mi. So EV breaks even in HI vs gas only marginally; in UT/ID savings are massive vs gasoline.
How long does it take to charge an EV in 2026?▼
EV charging time 2026 by charging level: LEVEL 1 (120V household outlet) — 3-5 mi range/hour. Charges ~25-50 mi overnight. Useful only for plug-in hybrids OR low-mileage daily drivers. LEVEL 2 (240V home charger 30-50A) — 25-40 mi range/hour. Full charge 6-12 hours. Standard for home installs. Tesla Wall Connector $475+install, ChargePoint Home Flex $749, JuiceBox Pro $649. DC FAST CHARGING — DEPENDS HEAVILY ON VEHICLE: Tesla Model 3 LR (250kW peak) — 0→80% in 25-30 min. Hyundai Ioniq 5/Kia EV6 (235kW peak, 800V architecture) — 10→80% in 18 min (fastest 2026). Lucid Air (300kW) — 10→80% in 20 min. Ford Mustang Mach-E — 0→80% in 38 min. Chevy Bolt (55kW max) — 0→80% in 60-75 min (slow). FACTORS that slow charging: cold weather (>30% slower below 32°F unless preconditioned), battery already 80%+ (taper), shared station with other cars (split power), older charger (50-100kW vs newer 250-350kW). MAJOR 2026 IMPROVEMENT: NACS standardization — almost all new EVs use Tesla connector standard (formerly proprietary), making Tesla Supercharger network accessible for non-Tesla.
What are the IRA tax credits for EV chargers in 2026?▼
EV charger IRA tax credits 2026: SECTION 30C (federal) — 30% of charger + installation cost up to $1,000 maximum for residential, up to $100,000 for commercial. Eligibility: must be installed in eligible census tract (low-income or rural). Many suburban areas EXCLUDED — check eligibility at https://eligibility.sct.doe.gov before purchasing. Form 8911 to claim. Combined with state incentives: NEW JERSEY ($500-$1,500 utility rebate), CALIFORNIA ($500-$2,000 various utilities), NEW YORK ($1,000 Charge Ready NY), MASSACHUSETTS ($700-$1,500 utility rebates), MARYLAND ($700 EV Infrastructure Council). UTILITY-SPECIFIC: PG&E EV2-A rate (~50% off overnight) + $500 charger rebate. Con Edison SmartCharge ($500-$5,000 depending on enrollment level). Xcel Energy EV PLAN ($300-$1,000). LANDLORD/COMMERCIAL: 30C Section commercial: 30% up to $100k per charger for businesses. Multifamily housing eligible. WHEN IRA APPLIES: Purchase + installation 2024-2032. After 2032, credit steps down. ACTION: install before income tax credit reduces 2032+. Stack federal + state + utility for max savings — typical $2,500 charger install ends up netting $200-$800 after stacked incentives in eligible tracts.
Is it cheaper to charge at work, home, or public?▼
EV charging cost ranking (cheapest → most expensive) 2026: (1) WORK CHARGING (free for employees): $0/kWh — increasingly common at major employers (Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft offer free Level 2 charging). Best deal if available. (2) HOME OFF-PEAK TOU PLAN — typically $0.05-$0.12/kWh (e.g., PG&E EV2-A 11pm-7am rate $0.21 vs $0.62 peak). 30-50% savings vs flat-rate residential. (3) HOME FLAT RATE — average $0.166/kWh national. (4) HOME PEAK TOU — $0.30-$0.62/kWh. AVOID charging during peak. (5) DESTINATION L2 (hotels, garages, mall lots) — $0.10-$0.40/kWh, often FREE or included in parking. (6) PUBLIC LEVEL 2 (street, parking) — $0.20-$0.55/kWh. (7) DC FAST (Tesla Supercharger, EA, EVgo) — $0.22-$0.62/kWh + idle fees. OPTIMAL STRATEGY: 80% home off-peak L2 + 15% work free + 5% DC fast for road trips = ~$50-$70/month for 1,000 mi/month driver. WORST STRATEGY: 100% public L2 + DC fast at NYC/Boston/Bay Area peaks = $250-$400/month. SAVING TIP: enroll in utility EV rate plan (saves $200-$800/year vs flat rate).