EV Charge Maine has the second most expensive home electricity in the country, 32.11¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $88 per 1,000 miles at home, $0.088 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 over the same distance.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Maine drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $88 | $1,059 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $105 | $1,257 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $154 | $1,846 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Maine
Maine has the second most expensive home electricity in the country: 32.11¢ per kWh in August 2026. Prices rose 14.1% over the past year. Only one state rose faster.
Maine’s default price, called standard offer, is set once a year and follows the New England wholesale market, which depends heavily on natural gas. With power this expensive, an EV saves less than in most states: about $670 a year against a 30-mpg car, using the national average gas price of $4.33.
Maine vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $88 | — |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $66 | -26% |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $76 | -14% |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $84 | -5% |
All three of Maine’s neighbors pay less per kWh. Vermont is the cheapest at 23.84¢ and Massachusetts the priciest at 30.48¢, against Maine’s 32.11¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Maine
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $88 | $1,059 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $95 | $1,140 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $102 | $1,220 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $105 | $1,257 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $108 | $1,296 |
| Kia EV9 | $138 | $1,657 |
| Rivian R1S | $142 | $1,709 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $154 | $1,846 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Maine
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Maine average (32.11¢/kWh) | $88 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.61/kWh) | $169 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.43/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $118 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Maine, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 1.9 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in Maine
Central Maine Power and Versant Power deliver electricity to most homes, and you can take the standard offer or buy from a competitive supplier. Because the standard offer changes once a year, compare it with fixed-price supplier offers each winter.
Compare the standard offer with competitive supplier prices each year, and check your utility’s EV options. Then test the rate in the EV charging cost calculator.
Maine EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Maine per month?
At the Maine average of 32.11¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $88 in a Tesla Model Y, $105 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $154 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Maine?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $1,059 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $670 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Maine?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Maine Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.61 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $169 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $88 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Maine?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.