EV Charging Cost in Wisconsin
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 17.2¢/kWh — 2% above the U.S. average, ranking #36 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $14.33 to fully charge at home here (4.9¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $49.43/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
Full-charge cost by model in Wisconsin
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $11.47 | 4.6¢ | $45.50 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $14.33 | 4.9¢ | $49.00 |
| Tesla Model S | $19.11 | 5.2¢ | $51.65 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $23.51 | 7.6¢ | $76.44 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $16.24 | 5.6¢ | $56.21 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $13.76 | 5.8¢ | $57.91 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $18.73 | 8.7¢ | $86.87 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $14.72 | 5.6¢ | $56.21 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $14.72 | 4.8¢ | $47.78 |
| Kia EV6 | $14.72 | 5.3¢ | $53.09 |
| Kia EV9 | $19.11 | 6.8¢ | $68.25 |
| Nissan Ariya | $16.63 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Nissan Leaf | $11.47 | 5.6¢ | $56.21 |
| Rivian R1T | $25.80 | 8.0¢ | $79.63 |
| Rivian R1S | $25.80 | 8.3¢ | $83.09 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $14.72 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| BMW i4 | $15.48 | 5.5¢ | $54.60 |
| Lucid Air | $21.40 | 4.8¢ | $47.78 |
| Honda Prologue | $16.24 | 6.0¢ | $59.72 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $13.57 | 5.8¢ | $57.91 |
| Tesla Model X | $19.11 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $16.24 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $32.49 | 8.0¢ | $79.63 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $32.49 | 8.0¢ | $79.63 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $39.18 | 11.9¢ | $119.44 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $19.49 | 6.6¢ | $65.90 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $16.24 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $12.42 | 5.3¢ | $53.09 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $21.02 | 6.6¢ | $65.90 |
| Kia Niro EV | $12.23 | 5.5¢ | $54.60 |
| BMW iX | $20.07 | 6.6¢ | $65.90 |
| BMW i5 | $15.48 | 5.8¢ | $57.91 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $12.80 | 6.2¢ | $61.65 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $17.01 | 5.8¢ | $57.91 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $20.64 | 6.0¢ | $59.72 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $14.72 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $17.96 | 6.2¢ | $61.65 |
| Porsche Taycan | $17.01 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $18.16 | 6.2¢ | $61.65 |
| Polestar 2 | $15.10 | 5.6¢ | $56.21 |
| Polestar 3 | $20.45 | 6.8¢ | $68.25 |
| Volvo EX40 | $15.10 | 6.0¢ | $59.72 |
| Volvo EX90 | $20.45 | 7.1¢ | $70.78 |
| Subaru Solterra | $13.57 | 6.0¢ | $59.72 |
| Lexus RZ | $13.57 | 6.2¢ | $61.65 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $16.44 | 7.4¢ | $73.50 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $12.23 | 6.2¢ | $61.65 |
| Fiat 500e | $8.03 | 5.3¢ | $53.09 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $17.77 | 6.6¢ | $65.90 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $17.77 | 6.4¢ | $63.70 |
| Acura ZDX | $19.49 | 6.6¢ | $65.90 |
| Genesis GV60 | $14.72 | 5.8¢ | $57.91 |
| Lucid Gravity | $21.40 | 5.8¢ | $57.91 |
Run your own numbers
$14.33
Full charge at home (75 kWh, ~320 mi)
4.9¢
Per mile at home charging
$49.00
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)
$49.43/mo saved
vs gas at 1,000 mi/month, home charging
Using Wisconsin's average residential rate (17.2¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.