EV Charge In Maryland, at 21.40¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model Y costs about $59 per 1,000 miles to charge at home, $0.059 a mile. The same distance in a 30-mpg gas car costs roughly $144.
Updated October 25, 2026 · Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Maryland 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) | $59 | $706 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $70 | $838 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $103 | $1,230 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Maryland
Maryland’s average residential price rose 7.6% in a year, to 21.40¢ per kWh. That’s #15 of 51 and above the national average of 18.16¢.
Maryland is a retail-choice state, and that cuts both ways. Shopping for a supplier can lower your price, but some third-party contracts start cheap and then roll onto much higher variable rates. With an EV adding thousands of kWh a year to your usage, it pays to know exactly what your contract says.
Maryland vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $59 | — |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $45 | -24% |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $49 | -18% |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $51 | -13% |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $60 | +2% |
Three of Maryland’s four neighbors pay less per kWh: West Virginia is the cheapest at 16.31¢, and Pennsylvania pays 21.77¢ against Maryland’s 21.40¢.
How to pay less to charge in Maryland
BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power and Potomac Edison deliver electricity in Maryland, and the Public Service Commission lists the licensed suppliers you can buy from. Several of these utilities have EV programs or time-of-use options, so ask yours about an overnight price before you install a charger.
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s website lists licensed suppliers by utility area. Check your utility’s EV and time-of-use options too, then compare everything in the EV charging cost calculator.