What is the average electricity rate in New York?

29.90¢ 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 York

Residential electricity in New York averaged 29.90¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, 63% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $883 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,433 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 29.90¢
A year ago: 26.22¢
U.S. average: 18.31¢
Rank: 5th 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	7.4¢	$30.92	$883
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	7.4¢	$26.73	$883
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	7.7¢	$24.10	$922
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	7.8¢	$33.82	$940
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	7.9¢	$27.30	$947
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	7.9¢	$31.25	$951
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	8.0¢	$24.01	$965
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	8.2¢	$25.03	$980
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	8.2¢	$24.64	$983
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	8.4¢	$24.07	$1,005
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	8.4¢	$24.10	$1,005
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	8.4¢	$43.24	$1,012
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	8.6¢	$30.95	$1,030
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	8.7¢	$27.84	$1,041
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	8.7¢	$32.44	$1,041
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	8.7¢	$27.06	$1,041
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	8.8¢	$25.33	$1,055
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	8.9¢	$29.69	$1,069
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	8.9¢	$25.92	$1,069
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	9.0¢	$28.52	$1,076
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	9.0¢	$28.38	$1,084
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	9.1¢	$31.57	$1,087
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	9.5¢	$28.23	$1,137
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	9.6¢	$31.28	$1,148
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	9.6¢	$41.02	$1,152
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	9.7¢	$30.11	$1,159
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	9.7¢	$29.96	$1,166
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	9.9¢	$28.67	$1,188
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	10.0¢	$33.10	$1,195
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	10.2¢	$29.96	$1,224
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	10.2¢	$33.10	$1,227
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	10.3¢	$29.69	$1,234
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	10.5¢	$31.39	$1,256
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	10.6¢	$35.28	$1,267
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	10.6¢	$31.39	$1,277
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	10.9¢	$45.69	$1,306
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	11.0¢	$32.26	$1,317
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	11.0¢	$35.91	$1,320
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	11.0¢	$35.88	$1,320
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	11.0¢	$35.88	$1,320
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	11.0¢	$31.90	$1,320
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	11.0¢	$36.03	$1,324
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	11.0¢	$32.29	$1,324
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	11.3¢	$36.42	$1,353
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	11.3¢	$33.10	$1,353
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	11.8¢	$36.90	$1,417
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	11.9¢	$35.97	$1,424
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	11.9¢	$35.82	$1,424
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	12.1¢	$35.91	$1,457
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	12.5¢	$37.76	$1,496
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	12.6¢	$40.84	$1,514
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	12.6¢	$40.84	$1,514
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	12.8¢	$40.36	$1,536
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	12.8¢	$41.68	$1,539
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	12.8¢	$41.74	$1,539
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	12.9¢	$47.81	$1,550
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	13.0¢	$43.41	$1,557
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	13.3¢	$38.33	$1,593
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	13.3¢	$38.33	$1,593
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	14.0¢	$40.93	$1,683
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	14.0¢	$40.93	$1,683
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	14.1¢	$42.13	$1,686
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	14.3¢	$45.84	$1,719
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	14.3¢	$45.84	$1,719
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	15.2¢	$45.48	$1,819
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	15.7¢	$61.06	$1,880
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	20.2¢	$63.18	$2,429
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	20.2¢	$63.18	$2,429
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	20.3¢	$64.46	$2,433
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	20.3¢	$63.87	$2,433

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 York the average electric car on this list is $56.86 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in New York?: 29.90¢ 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.