What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?

26.60¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in New Hampshire

Residential electricity in New Hampshire averaged 26.60¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, 45% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $785 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,164 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 26.60¢
A year ago: 22.79¢
U.S. average: 18.31¢
Rank: 8th most expensive

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	6.5¢	$27.50	$785
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	6.5¢	$23.78	$785
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	6.8¢	$21.44	$820
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	7.0¢	$30.08	$836
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	7.0¢	$24.29	$843
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	7.0¢	$27.80	$846
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	7.2¢	$21.36	$859
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	7.3¢	$22.26	$871
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	7.3¢	$21.92	$875
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	7.4¢	$21.41	$894
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	7.4¢	$21.44	$894
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	7.5¢	$38.46	$900
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	7.6¢	$27.53	$916
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	7.7¢	$24.76	$926
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	7.7¢	$28.86	$926
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	7.7¢	$24.07	$926
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	7.8¢	$22.53	$938
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	7.9¢	$26.41	$951
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	7.9¢	$23.06	$951
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	8.0¢	$25.38	$958
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	8.0¢	$25.24	$964
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	8.1¢	$28.09	$967
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	8.4¢	$25.11	$1,012
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	8.5¢	$27.82	$1,021
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	8.5¢	$36.50	$1,025
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	8.6¢	$26.79	$1,031
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	8.6¢	$26.65	$1,037
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	8.8¢	$25.51	$1,057
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	8.9¢	$29.45	$1,063
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	9.1¢	$26.65	$1,088
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	9.1¢	$29.45	$1,092
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	9.2¢	$26.41	$1,098
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	9.3¢	$27.93	$1,117
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	9.4¢	$31.39	$1,127
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	9.5¢	$27.93	$1,136
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	9.7¢	$40.64	$1,162
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	9.8¢	$28.70	$1,171
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	9.8¢	$31.95	$1,175
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	9.8¢	$31.92	$1,175
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	9.8¢	$31.92	$1,175
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	9.8¢	$28.38	$1,175
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	9.8¢	$32.05	$1,178
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	9.8¢	$28.73	$1,178
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	10.0¢	$32.40	$1,203
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	10.0¢	$29.45	$1,203
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	10.5¢	$32.82	$1,261
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	10.6¢	$32.00	$1,267
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	10.6¢	$31.87	$1,267
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	10.8¢	$31.95	$1,296
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	11.1¢	$33.60	$1,331
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	11.2¢	$36.34	$1,347
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	11.2¢	$36.34	$1,347
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	11.4¢	$35.91	$1,366
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	11.4¢	$37.08	$1,369
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	11.4¢	$37.13	$1,369
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	11.5¢	$42.53	$1,379
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	11.5¢	$38.62	$1,385
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	11.8¢	$34.10	$1,417
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	11.8¢	$34.10	$1,417
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	12.5¢	$36.42	$1,497
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	12.5¢	$36.42	$1,497
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	12.5¢	$37.48	$1,500
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	12.7¢	$40.78	$1,529
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	12.7¢	$40.78	$1,529
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	13.5¢	$40.46	$1,618
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	13.9¢	$54.32	$1,673
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	18.0¢	$56.21	$2,161
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	18.0¢	$56.21	$2,161
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	18.0¢	$57.35	$2,164
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	18.0¢	$56.82	$2,164

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in New Hampshire the average electric car on this list is $205 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?: 26.60¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.