What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?

27.64¢ 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 New Hampshire

Residential electricity in New Hampshire averaged 27.64¢ per kilowatt-hour in August 2026, 52% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $816 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,249 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 27.64¢
A year ago: 24.44¢
U.S. average: 18.16¢
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	6.8¢	$28.58	$816
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	6.8¢	$24.71	$816
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	7.1¢	$22.28	$852
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	7.2¢	$31.26	$869
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	7.3¢	$25.24	$876
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	7.3¢	$28.88	$879
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	7.4¢	$22.19	$892
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	7.5¢	$23.13	$905
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	7.6¢	$22.78	$909
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	7.7¢	$22.25	$929
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	7.7¢	$22.28	$929
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	7.8¢	$39.97	$935
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	7.9¢	$28.61	$952
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	8.0¢	$25.73	$962
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	8.0¢	$29.99	$962
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	8.0¢	$25.01	$962
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	8.1¢	$23.41	$975
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	8.2¢	$27.45	$988
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	8.2¢	$23.96	$988
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	8.3¢	$26.37	$995
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	8.3¢	$26.23	$1,002
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	8.4¢	$29.19	$1,005
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	8.8¢	$26.09	$1,051
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	8.8¢	$28.91	$1,061
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	8.9¢	$37.92	$1,065
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	8.9¢	$27.83	$1,071
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	9.0¢	$27.70	$1,078
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	9.1¢	$26.51	$1,098
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	9.2¢	$30.60	$1,104
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	9.4¢	$27.70	$1,131
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	9.5¢	$30.60	$1,134
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	9.5¢	$27.45	$1,141
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	9.7¢	$29.02	$1,161
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	9.8¢	$32.62	$1,171
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	9.8¢	$29.02	$1,181
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	10.1¢	$42.23	$1,207
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	10.1¢	$29.82	$1,217
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	10.2¢	$33.20	$1,221
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	10.2¢	$33.17	$1,221
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	10.2¢	$33.17	$1,221
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	10.2¢	$29.49	$1,221
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	10.2¢	$33.31	$1,224
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	10.2¢	$29.85	$1,224
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	10.4¢	$33.67	$1,250
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	10.4¢	$30.60	$1,250
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	10.9¢	$34.11	$1,310
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	11.0¢	$33.25	$1,317
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	11.0¢	$33.11	$1,317
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	11.2¢	$33.20	$1,347
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	11.5¢	$34.91	$1,383
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	11.7¢	$37.76	$1,400
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	11.7¢	$37.76	$1,400
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	11.8¢	$37.31	$1,420
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	11.9¢	$38.53	$1,423
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	11.9¢	$38.59	$1,423
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	11.9¢	$44.20	$1,433
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	12.0¢	$40.13	$1,439
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	12.3¢	$35.43	$1,473
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	12.3¢	$35.43	$1,473
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	13.0¢	$37.84	$1,556
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	13.0¢	$37.84	$1,556
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	13.0¢	$38.94	$1,559
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	13.2¢	$42.37	$1,589
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	13.2¢	$42.37	$1,589
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	14.0¢	$42.04	$1,682
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	14.5¢	$56.44	$1,738
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	18.7¢	$58.40	$2,245
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	18.7¢	$58.40	$2,245
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	18.7¢	$59.59	$2,249
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	18.7¢	$59.04	$2,249

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 $158 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?: 27.64¢ 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.