EV charging cost in Connecticut
Home electricity in Connecticut averages 24.51¢ per kWh. That ranks #41 of 51, one of the most expensive states to charge at home. A typical EV costs $77 a month to charge at home for 1,000 miles. The same miles in a 30 MPG car cost $145 in gas.
Gas is down 5.3¢ since last week. Prices for the week of October 26, 2026.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Connecticut
Per month at 1,000 miles. Fast chargers are estimated at 2.5× the home rate. Gas is $4.34/gal (New England average, week of 2026-10-26) in a 30 MPG car.
| Car | kWh per 100 mi | Per mile | Home | Fast chargers | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 24.4 | $0.060 | $60 | $150 | $85 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 24.2 | $0.059 | $59 | $148 | $85 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 42.7 | $0.105 | $105 | $262 | $40 |
| Tesla Model S | 27.2 | $0.067 | $67 | $167 | $78 |
| Tesla Model X | 32.1 | $0.079 | $79 | $197 | $66 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 31.5 | $0.077 | $77 | $193 | $67 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD | 49.6 | $0.122 | $122 | $304 | $23 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 31.2 | $0.076 | $76 | $191 | $68 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 32.4 | $0.079 | $79 | $199 | $65 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 49.6 | $0.122 | $122 | $304 | $23 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 29.6 | $0.073 | $73 | $181 | $72 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 25.5 | $0.063 | $63 | $156 | $82 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 29.1 | $0.071 | $71 | $178 | $73 |
| Kia EV6 | 29.6 | $0.073 | $73 | $181 | $72 |
| Kia EV9 | 37.9 | $0.093 | $93 | $232 | $52 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 29.8 | $0.073 | $73 | $183 | $72 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $0.073 | $73 | $183 | $72 |
| Nissan ARIYA | 33.4 | $0.082 | $82 | $205 | $63 |
| Nissan LEAF | 27.9 | $0.068 | $68 | $171 | $76 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 28.3 | $0.069 | $69 | $173 | $75 |
| Honda Prologue | 32.4 | $0.079 | $79 | $199 | $65 |
| Rivian R1T | 38.7 | $0.095 | $95 | $237 | $50 |
| Rivian R1S | 39.6 | $0.097 | $97 | $243 | $48 |
| Polestar 2 | 29.6 | $0.073 | $73 | $181 | $72 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.6 | $0.090 | $90 | $224 | $55 |
| Subaru Solterra | 28.1 | $0.069 | $69 | $172 | $76 |
| BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe | 28.6 | $0.070 | $70 | $175 | $75 |
| BMW iX M60 | 43.8 | $0.107 | $107 | $268 | $37 |
| Audi Q4 45 e-tron | 29.3 | $0.072 | $72 | $180 | $73 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 | 31.5 | $0.077 | $77 | $193 | $67 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 31.8 | $0.078 | $78 | $195 | $67 |
| Volvo EX30 extended range | 29.1 | $0.071 | $71 | $178 | $73 |
| Porsche Macan 4 Electric | 35.5 | $0.087 | $87 | $218 | $58 |
| Porsche Taycan 4 Battery | 38.7 | $0.095 | $95 | $237 | $50 |
| Lucid Air Sapphire | 32.1 | $0.079 | $79 | $197 | $66 |
Questions about charging in Connecticut
Is Connecticut cheap or expensive for EV charging?
Connecticut ranks #41 of 51, where 1 is the cheapest. The spread between states is wide: Nevada pays 12.72¢/kWh and Hawaii pays 47.18¢/kWh, about 3.7 times more for the same miles.
How much does it cost to fully charge an EV in Connecticut?
From empty, a Tesla Model 3 (321 mi of range) costs about $19 to charge fully at home. A Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD costs about $29.
Is charging cheaper than gas in Connecticut?
Yes. At 24.51¢/kWh a typical EV costs $0.077 per mile at home. A 30 MPG car at $4.34/gal costs $0.145 per mile. Over 12,000 miles a year the difference is $809.