EV Charging Cost in New Jersey
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 19.6¢/kWh — 16% above the U.S. average, ranking #41 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $16.33 to fully charge at home here (5.6¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $42.60/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
Full-charge cost by model in New Jersey
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $13.07 | 5.2¢ | $51.85 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $16.33 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| Tesla Model S | $21.78 | 5.9¢ | $58.86 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $26.79 | 8.7¢ | $87.11 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $18.51 | 6.4¢ | $64.05 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $15.68 | 6.6¢ | $65.99 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $21.34 | 9.9¢ | $98.99 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $16.77 | 6.4¢ | $64.05 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $16.77 | 5.4¢ | $54.44 |
| Kia EV6 | $16.77 | 6.0¢ | $60.49 |
| Kia EV9 | $21.78 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| Nissan Ariya | $18.95 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Nissan Leaf | $13.07 | 6.4¢ | $64.05 |
| Rivian R1T | $29.40 | 9.1¢ | $90.74 |
| Rivian R1S | $29.40 | 9.5¢ | $94.69 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $16.77 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| BMW i4 | $17.64 | 6.2¢ | $62.22 |
| Lucid Air | $24.39 | 5.4¢ | $54.44 |
| Honda Prologue | $18.51 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $15.46 | 6.6¢ | $65.99 |
| Tesla Model X | $21.78 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $18.51 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $37.02 | 9.1¢ | $90.74 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $37.02 | 9.1¢ | $90.74 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $44.64 | 13.6¢ | $136.11 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $22.21 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $18.51 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $14.16 | 6.0¢ | $60.49 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $23.96 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Kia Niro EV | $13.94 | 6.2¢ | $62.22 |
| BMW iX | $22.87 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| BMW i5 | $17.64 | 6.6¢ | $65.99 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $14.59 | 7.0¢ | $70.25 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $19.38 | 6.6¢ | $65.99 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $23.52 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $16.77 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $20.47 | 7.0¢ | $70.25 |
| Porsche Taycan | $19.38 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $20.69 | 7.0¢ | $70.25 |
| Polestar 2 | $17.20 | 6.4¢ | $64.05 |
| Polestar 3 | $23.30 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| Volvo EX40 | $17.20 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Volvo EX90 | $23.30 | 8.1¢ | $80.66 |
| Subaru Solterra | $15.46 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Lexus RZ | $15.46 | 7.0¢ | $70.25 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $18.73 | 8.4¢ | $83.76 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $13.94 | 7.0¢ | $70.25 |
| Fiat 500e | $9.15 | 6.0¢ | $60.49 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $20.25 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $20.25 | 7.3¢ | $72.59 |
| Acura ZDX | $22.21 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Genesis GV60 | $16.77 | 6.6¢ | $65.99 |
| Lucid Gravity | $24.39 | 6.6¢ | $65.99 |
Run your own numbers
$16.33
Full charge at home (75 kWh, ~320 mi)
5.6¢
Per mile at home charging
$55.84
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)
$42.60/mo saved
vs gas at 1,000 mi/month, home charging
Using New Jersey's average residential rate (19.6¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.