EV Charging Cost in Vermont
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh — 28% above the U.S. average, ranking #42 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $18.00 to fully charge at home here (6.2¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $36.90/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in Vermont should know
Vermont pairs high New England rates with the region's most creative utility programs — Green Mountain Power's EV rates and home-battery partnerships are nationally known. Long winters are the honest tax; managed overnight charging recovers much of the rate burden.
Full-charge cost by model in Vermont
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $14.40 | 5.7¢ | $57.14 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $18.00 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| Tesla Model S | $24.00 | 6.5¢ | $64.86 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $29.52 | 9.6¢ | $96.00 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $20.40 | 7.1¢ | $70.59 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $17.28 | 7.3¢ | $72.73 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $23.52 | 10.9¢ | $109.09 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $18.48 | 7.1¢ | $70.59 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $18.48 | 6.0¢ | $60.00 |
| Kia EV6 | $18.48 | 6.7¢ | $66.67 |
| Kia EV9 | $24.00 | 8.6¢ | $85.71 |
| Nissan Ariya | $20.88 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Nissan Leaf | $14.40 | 7.1¢ | $70.59 |
| Rivian R1T | $32.40 | 10.0¢ | $100.00 |
| Rivian R1S | $32.40 | 10.4¢ | $104.35 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $18.48 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| BMW i4 | $19.44 | 6.9¢ | $68.57 |
| Lucid Air | $26.88 | 6.0¢ | $60.00 |
| Honda Prologue | $20.40 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $17.04 | 7.3¢ | $72.73 |
| Tesla Model X | $24.00 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $20.40 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $40.80 | 10.0¢ | $100.00 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $40.80 | 10.0¢ | $100.00 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $49.20 | 15.0¢ | $150.00 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $24.48 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $20.40 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $15.60 | 6.7¢ | $66.67 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $26.40 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Kia Niro EV | $15.36 | 6.9¢ | $68.57 |
| BMW iX | $25.20 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| BMW i5 | $19.44 | 7.3¢ | $72.73 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $16.08 | 7.7¢ | $77.42 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $21.36 | 7.3¢ | $72.73 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $25.92 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $18.48 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $22.56 | 7.7¢ | $77.42 |
| Porsche Taycan | $21.36 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $22.80 | 7.7¢ | $77.42 |
| Polestar 2 | $18.96 | 7.1¢ | $70.59 |
| Polestar 3 | $25.68 | 8.6¢ | $85.71 |
| Volvo EX40 | $18.96 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Volvo EX90 | $25.68 | 8.9¢ | $88.89 |
| Subaru Solterra | $17.04 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Lexus RZ | $17.04 | 7.7¢ | $77.42 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $20.64 | 9.2¢ | $92.31 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $15.36 | 7.7¢ | $77.42 |
| Fiat 500e | $10.08 | 6.7¢ | $66.67 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $22.32 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $22.32 | 8.0¢ | $80.00 |
| Acura ZDX | $24.48 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Genesis GV60 | $18.48 | 7.3¢ | $72.73 |
| Lucid Gravity | $26.88 | 7.3¢ | $72.73 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $15.60 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| Rivian R2 | $22.08 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Kia EV3 | $19.44 | 6.3¢ | $63.16 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $48.00 | 10.9¢ | $109.09 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $24.48 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $20.40 | 5.6¢ | $55.81 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $15.60 | 6.7¢ | $66.67 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $10.13 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| BMW i7 | $24.41 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $23.28 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $25.44 | 9.6¢ | $96.00 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $22.78 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| Volvo EX30 | $15.36 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| Polestar 4 | $22.56 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $18.58 | 8.3¢ | $82.76 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $20.93 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $27.84 | 12.0¢ | $120.00 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $6.94 | 6.7¢ | $66.67 |
| Fisker Ocean | $25.44 | 7.5¢ | $75.00 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $21.05 | 10.0¢ | $100.00 |
| Ford E-Transit | $21.36 | 13.3¢ | $133.33 |
| Kia EV4 | $18.72 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $17.93 | 6.2¢ | $61.54 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $17.93 | 6.9¢ | $68.57 |
| Jeep Recon | $24.00 | 9.6¢ | $96.00 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in Vermont
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 21.6¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $14.40 | 5.7¢ | $36.00 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $18.00 | 6.2¢ | $45.00 |
| Tesla Model S | $24.00 | 6.5¢ | $60.00 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $29.52 | 9.6¢ | $73.80 |
| Tesla Model X | $24.00 | 8.0¢ | $60.00 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in Vermont
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 21.6¢/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 | $41.14 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $61.71 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $82.29 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $123.43 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $164.57 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in Vermont
Public DC fast charging in Vermont 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 2.0× the state's 21.6¢ 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 Vermont's average residential rate (21.6¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.