What is the average electricity rate in Maine?

32.11¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 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 Maine

Residential electricity in Maine averaged 32.11¢ per kilowatt-hour in August 2026, 77% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $948 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,612 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 32.11¢
A year ago: 28.14¢
U.S. average: 18.16¢
Rank: 2nd 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	7.9¢	$33.20	$948
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	7.9¢	$28.71	$948
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	8.3¢	$25.88	$990
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	8.4¢	$36.32	$1,010
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	8.5¢	$29.32	$1,017
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	8.5¢	$33.55	$1,021
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	8.6¢	$25.78	$1,037
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	8.8¢	$26.88	$1,052
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	8.8¢	$26.46	$1,056
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	9.0¢	$25.85	$1,079
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	9.0¢	$25.88	$1,079
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	9.1¢	$46.43	$1,087
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	9.2¢	$33.23	$1,106
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	9.3¢	$29.89	$1,117
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	9.3¢	$34.84	$1,117
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	9.3¢	$29.06	$1,117
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	9.4¢	$27.20	$1,133
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	9.6¢	$31.89	$1,148
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	9.6¢	$27.84	$1,148
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	9.6¢	$30.63	$1,156
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	9.7¢	$30.47	$1,164
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	9.7¢	$33.91	$1,168
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	10.2¢	$30.31	$1,221
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	10.3¢	$33.59	$1,233
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	10.3¢	$44.05	$1,237
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	10.4¢	$32.33	$1,245
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	10.4¢	$32.17	$1,252
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	10.6¢	$30.79	$1,275
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	10.7¢	$35.55	$1,283
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	10.9¢	$32.17	$1,314
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	11.0¢	$35.55	$1,318
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	11.0¢	$31.89	$1,326
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	11.2¢	$33.72	$1,349
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	11.3¢	$37.89	$1,360
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	11.4¢	$33.72	$1,372
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	11.7¢	$49.06	$1,403
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	11.8¢	$34.65	$1,414
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	11.8¢	$38.56	$1,418
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	11.8¢	$38.53	$1,418
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	11.8¢	$38.53	$1,418
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	11.8¢	$34.26	$1,418
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	11.8¢	$38.69	$1,422
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	11.8¢	$34.68	$1,422
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	12.1¢	$39.11	$1,453
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	12.1¢	$35.55	$1,453
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	12.7¢	$39.62	$1,522
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	12.7¢	$38.63	$1,530
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	12.7¢	$38.47	$1,530
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	13.0¢	$38.56	$1,564
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	13.4¢	$40.55	$1,607
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	13.6¢	$43.86	$1,626
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	13.6¢	$43.86	$1,626
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	13.7¢	$43.35	$1,649
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	13.8¢	$44.76	$1,653
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	13.8¢	$44.83	$1,653
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	13.9¢	$51.34	$1,665
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	13.9¢	$46.62	$1,672
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	14.3¢	$41.17	$1,711
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	14.3¢	$41.17	$1,711
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	15.1¢	$43.96	$1,807
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	15.1¢	$43.96	$1,807
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	15.1¢	$45.24	$1,811
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	15.4¢	$49.22	$1,846
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	15.4¢	$49.22	$1,846
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	16.3¢	$48.84	$1,954
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	16.8¢	$65.57	$2,019
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	21.7¢	$67.85	$2,609
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	21.7¢	$67.85	$2,609
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	21.8¢	$69.23	$2,612
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	21.8¢	$68.59	$2,612

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 Maine the average electric car on this list is $42.42 a year more expensive to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Maine?: 32.11¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 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.