EV Charging Cost in New Hampshire
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh — 49% above the U.S. average, ranking #45 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $21.00 to fully charge at home here (7.2¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $26.64/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in New Hampshire should know
New Hampshire carries New England's high-rate burden without some of its neighbors' EV program depth, making it one of the tougher states in our table for unmanaged home charging. Off-peak enrollment where available is the difference-maker.
Full-charge cost by model in New Hampshire
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $16.80 | 6.7¢ | $66.67 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $21.00 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| Tesla Model S | $28.00 | 7.6¢ | $75.68 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $34.44 | 11.2¢ | $112.00 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $23.80 | 8.2¢ | $82.35 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $20.16 | 8.5¢ | $84.85 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $27.44 | 12.7¢ | $127.27 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $21.56 | 8.2¢ | $82.35 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $21.56 | 7.0¢ | $70.00 |
| Kia EV6 | $21.56 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| Kia EV9 | $28.00 | 10.0¢ | $100.00 |
| Nissan Ariya | $24.36 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Nissan Leaf | $16.80 | 8.2¢ | $82.35 |
| Rivian R1T | $37.80 | 11.7¢ | $116.67 |
| Rivian R1S | $37.80 | 12.2¢ | $121.74 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $21.56 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| BMW i4 | $22.68 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Lucid Air | $31.36 | 7.0¢ | $70.00 |
| Honda Prologue | $23.80 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $19.88 | 8.5¢ | $84.85 |
| Tesla Model X | $28.00 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $23.80 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $47.60 | 11.7¢ | $116.67 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $47.60 | 11.7¢ | $116.67 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $57.40 | 17.5¢ | $175.00 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $28.56 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $23.80 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $18.20 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $30.80 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Kia Niro EV | $17.92 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| BMW iX | $29.40 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| BMW i5 | $22.68 | 8.5¢ | $84.85 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $18.76 | 9.0¢ | $90.32 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $24.92 | 8.5¢ | $84.85 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $30.24 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $21.56 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $26.32 | 9.0¢ | $90.32 |
| Porsche Taycan | $24.92 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $26.60 | 9.0¢ | $90.32 |
| Polestar 2 | $22.12 | 8.2¢ | $82.35 |
| Polestar 3 | $29.96 | 10.0¢ | $100.00 |
| Volvo EX40 | $22.12 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Volvo EX90 | $29.96 | 10.4¢ | $103.70 |
| Subaru Solterra | $19.88 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Lexus RZ | $19.88 | 9.0¢ | $90.32 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $24.08 | 10.8¢ | $107.69 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $17.92 | 9.0¢ | $90.32 |
| Fiat 500e | $11.76 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $26.04 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $26.04 | 9.3¢ | $93.33 |
| Acura ZDX | $28.56 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Genesis GV60 | $21.56 | 8.5¢ | $84.85 |
| Lucid Gravity | $31.36 | 8.5¢ | $84.85 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $18.20 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| Rivian R2 | $25.76 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Kia EV3 | $22.68 | 7.4¢ | $73.68 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $56.00 | 12.7¢ | $127.27 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $28.56 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $23.80 | 6.5¢ | $65.12 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $18.20 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $11.82 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| BMW i7 | $28.48 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $27.16 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $29.68 | 11.2¢ | $112.00 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $26.57 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| Volvo EX30 | $17.92 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| Polestar 4 | $26.32 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $21.67 | 9.7¢ | $96.55 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $24.42 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $32.48 | 14.0¢ | $140.00 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $8.09 | 7.8¢ | $77.78 |
| Fisker Ocean | $29.68 | 8.8¢ | $87.50 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $24.56 | 11.7¢ | $116.67 |
| Ford E-Transit | $24.92 | 15.6¢ | $155.56 |
| Kia EV4 | $21.84 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $20.92 | 7.2¢ | $71.79 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $20.92 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Jeep Recon | $28.00 | 11.2¢ | $112.00 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in New Hampshire
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 25.2¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $16.80 | 6.7¢ | $42.00 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $21.00 | 7.2¢ | $52.50 |
| Tesla Model S | $28.00 | 7.6¢ | $70.00 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $34.44 | 11.2¢ | $86.10 |
| Tesla Model X | $28.00 | 9.3¢ | $70.00 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in New Hampshire
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 25.2¢/kWh, versus a 32-mpg gas car at $3.15/gallon.
| Daily driving | Miles / month | EV at home | EV on DC fast only | Gas car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi/day | 600 | $48.00 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $72.00 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $96.00 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $144.00 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $192.00 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in New Hampshire
Public DC fast charging in New Hampshire typically costs 35–60¢/kWh — Tesla Superchargers usually 30–50¢ depending on time of day, Electrify America and EVgo 48–64¢ without a membership — which is about 1.7× the state's 25.2¢ home rate. Public Level 2 stations at workplaces, garages and shopping centers are often free or billed at 20–35¢/kWh. If you cannot charge at home, see the apartment charging playbook and the Supercharger cost guide.
Run your own numbers
Using New Hampshire's average residential rate (25.2¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.