What is the average electricity rate in New Jersey?

25.19¢ 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 Jersey

Residential electricity in New Jersey averaged 25.19¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, 38% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $744 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,049 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 25.19¢
A year ago: 25.32¢
U.S. average: 18.31¢
Rank: 10th 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	6.2¢	$26.05	$744
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	6.2¢	$22.52	$744
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	6.5¢	$20.30	$777
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	6.6¢	$28.49	$792
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	6.7¢	$23.00	$798
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	6.7¢	$26.32	$801
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	6.8¢	$20.23	$813
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	6.9¢	$21.08	$825
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	6.9¢	$20.76	$828
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	7.1¢	$20.28	$846
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	7.1¢	$20.30	$846
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	7.1¢	$36.42	$852
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	7.2¢	$26.07	$868
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	7.3¢	$23.45	$877
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	7.3¢	$27.33	$877
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	7.3¢	$22.80	$877
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	7.4¢	$21.34	$889
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	7.5¢	$25.01	$901
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	7.5¢	$21.84	$901
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	7.6¢	$24.03	$907
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	7.6¢	$23.91	$913
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	7.6¢	$26.60	$916
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	8.0¢	$23.78	$958
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	8.1¢	$26.35	$967
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	8.1¢	$34.56	$970
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	8.1¢	$25.37	$976
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	8.2¢	$25.24	$982
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	8.3¢	$24.16	$1,001
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	8.4¢	$27.89	$1,007
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	8.6¢	$25.24	$1,031
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	8.6¢	$27.89	$1,034
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	8.7¢	$25.01	$1,040
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	8.8¢	$26.45	$1,058
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	8.9¢	$29.72	$1,067
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	9.0¢	$26.45	$1,076
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	9.2¢	$38.49	$1,100
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	9.2¢	$27.18	$1,109
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	9.3¢	$30.25	$1,112
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	9.3¢	$30.23	$1,112
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	9.3¢	$30.23	$1,112
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	9.3¢	$26.88	$1,112
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	9.3¢	$30.35	$1,115
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	9.3¢	$27.21	$1,115
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	9.5¢	$30.68	$1,140
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	9.5¢	$27.89	$1,140
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	10.0¢	$31.08	$1,194
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	10.0¢	$30.30	$1,200
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	10.0¢	$30.18	$1,200
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	10.2¢	$30.25	$1,227
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	10.5¢	$31.81	$1,261
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	10.6¢	$34.41	$1,276
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	10.6¢	$34.41	$1,276
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	10.8¢	$34.01	$1,294
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	10.8¢	$35.11	$1,297
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	10.8¢	$35.17	$1,297
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	10.9¢	$40.28	$1,306
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	10.9¢	$36.58	$1,312
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	11.2¢	$32.29	$1,342
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	11.2¢	$32.29	$1,342
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	11.8¢	$34.49	$1,418
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	11.8¢	$34.49	$1,418
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	11.8¢	$35.49	$1,421
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	12.1¢	$38.62	$1,448
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	12.1¢	$38.62	$1,448
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	12.8¢	$38.31	$1,533
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	13.2¢	$51.44	$1,584
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	17.1¢	$53.23	$2,046
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	17.1¢	$53.23	$2,046
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	17.1¢	$54.31	$2,049
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	17.1¢	$53.81	$2,049

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 Jersey the average electric car on this list is $268 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in New Jersey?: 25.19¢ 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.