EV Charging Cost in Connecticut
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 32.3¢/kWh — 91% above the U.S. average, ranking #50 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $26.92 to fully charge at home here (9.2¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $6.41/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
Full-charge cost by model in Connecticut
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $21.53 | 8.5¢ | $85.45 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $26.92 | 9.2¢ | $92.02 |
| Tesla Model S | $35.89 | 9.7¢ | $97.00 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $44.14 | 14.4¢ | $143.56 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $30.51 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $25.84 | 10.9¢ | $108.75 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $35.17 | 16.3¢ | $163.13 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $27.63 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $27.63 | 9.0¢ | $89.72 |
| Kia EV6 | $27.63 | 10.0¢ | $99.69 |
| Kia EV9 | $35.89 | 12.8¢ | $128.17 |
| Nissan Ariya | $31.22 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Nissan Leaf | $21.53 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Rivian R1T | $48.45 | 15.0¢ | $149.54 |
| Rivian R1S | $48.45 | 15.6¢ | $156.04 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $27.63 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| BMW i4 | $29.07 | 10.3¢ | $102.54 |
| Lucid Air | $40.20 | 9.0¢ | $89.72 |
| Honda Prologue | $30.51 | 11.2¢ | $112.15 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $25.48 | 10.9¢ | $108.75 |
| Tesla Model X | $35.89 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $30.51 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $61.01 | 15.0¢ | $149.54 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $61.01 | 15.0¢ | $149.54 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $73.57 | 22.4¢ | $224.31 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $36.61 | 12.4¢ | $123.75 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $30.51 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $23.33 | 10.0¢ | $99.69 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $39.48 | 12.4¢ | $123.75 |
| Kia Niro EV | $22.97 | 10.3¢ | $102.54 |
| BMW iX | $37.68 | 12.4¢ | $123.75 |
| BMW i5 | $29.07 | 10.9¢ | $108.75 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $24.05 | 11.6¢ | $115.77 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $31.94 | 10.9¢ | $108.75 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $38.76 | 11.2¢ | $112.15 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $27.63 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $33.74 | 11.6¢ | $115.77 |
| Porsche Taycan | $31.94 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $34.09 | 11.6¢ | $115.77 |
| Polestar 2 | $28.35 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Polestar 3 | $38.40 | 12.8¢ | $128.17 |
| Volvo EX40 | $28.35 | 11.2¢ | $112.15 |
| Volvo EX90 | $38.40 | 13.3¢ | $132.92 |
| Subaru Solterra | $25.48 | 11.2¢ | $112.15 |
| Lexus RZ | $25.48 | 11.6¢ | $115.77 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $30.86 | 13.8¢ | $138.03 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $22.97 | 11.6¢ | $115.77 |
| Fiat 500e | $15.07 | 10.0¢ | $99.69 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $33.38 | 12.4¢ | $123.75 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $33.38 | 12.0¢ | $119.63 |
| Acura ZDX | $36.61 | 12.4¢ | $123.75 |
| Genesis GV60 | $27.63 | 10.9¢ | $108.75 |
| Lucid Gravity | $40.20 | 10.9¢ | $108.75 |
Run your own numbers
$26.92
Full charge at home (75 kWh, ~320 mi)
9.2¢
Per mile at home charging
$92.02
Per 1,000 miles / month
$32.25 (11.0¢/mi)
Public DC fast charging (~43¢/kWh)
9.8¢/mi
Comparable gas car (32 mpg @ $3.15/gal)
$6.41/mo saved
vs gas at 1,000 mi/month, home charging
Using Connecticut's average residential rate (32.3¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.