EV Charging Cost in New Jersey
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short 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.
What EV owners in New Jersey should know
New Jersey's rates run somewhat above average, but the state compensates with strong EV policy — no sales tax on EVs and dense charging infrastructure. PSE&G's off-peak credits reward scheduled overnight charging.
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 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $14.16 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| Rivian R2 | $20.04 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Kia EV3 | $17.64 | 5.7¢ | $57.31 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $43.56 | 9.9¢ | $98.99 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $22.21 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $18.51 | 5.1¢ | $50.65 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $14.16 | 6.0¢ | $60.49 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $9.19 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| BMW i7 | $22.15 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $21.12 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $23.08 | 8.7¢ | $87.11 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $20.67 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| Volvo EX30 | $13.94 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| Polestar 4 | $20.47 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $16.86 | 7.5¢ | $75.10 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $18.99 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $25.26 | 10.9¢ | $108.89 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $6.29 | 6.0¢ | $60.49 |
| Fisker Ocean | $23.08 | 6.8¢ | $68.06 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $19.10 | 9.1¢ | $90.74 |
| Ford E-Transit | $19.38 | 12.1¢ | $120.99 |
| Kia EV4 | $16.99 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $16.27 | 5.6¢ | $55.84 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $16.27 | 6.2¢ | $62.22 |
| Jeep Recon | $21.78 | 8.7¢ | $87.11 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in New Jersey
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 19.6¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $13.07 | 5.2¢ | $32.67 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $16.33 | 5.6¢ | $40.83 |
| Tesla Model S | $21.78 | 5.9¢ | $54.44 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $26.79 | 8.7¢ | $66.97 |
| Tesla Model X | $21.78 | 7.3¢ | $54.44 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in New Jersey
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 19.6¢/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 | $37.33 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $56.00 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $74.67 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $112.00 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $149.33 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in New Jersey
Public DC fast charging in New Jersey 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 2.2× the state's 19.6¢ 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 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.