EV Charge New Hampshire pays some of the highest electricity prices in the country, 27.64¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $76 per 1,000 miles at home, $0.076 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 New Hampshire 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) | $76 | $912 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $90 | $1,082 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $132 | $1,589 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has the eighth most expensive home electricity in the country: 27.64¢ per kWh in August 2026. Prices rose 13.1% over the past year, against 3.4% nationally.
Like the rest of New England, New Hampshire leans on natural gas to make electricity, so prices follow the regional gas market. With power this expensive, an EV saves less than in most states: about $820 a year against a 30-mpg car, using the national average gas price of $4.33.
New Hampshire vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $76 | — |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $66 | -14% |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $84 | +10% |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $88 | +16% |
One of New Hampshire’s three neighbors pays less per kWh. Vermont pays 23.84¢ and Maine pays 32.11¢, against New Hampshire’s 27.64¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in New Hampshire
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $76 | $912 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $82 | $981 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $88 | $1,050 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $90 | $1,082 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $93 | $1,116 |
| Kia EV9 | $119 | $1,426 |
| Rivian R1S | $123 | $1,471 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $132 | $1,589 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in New Hampshire
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, New Hampshire average (27.64¢/kWh) | $76 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.68/kWh) | $188 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.47/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $130 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In New Hampshire, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 2.5 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 New Hampshire
Eversource, Liberty, Unitil and the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative deliver the power, and you can buy the electricity itself from your utility’s default service or from a competitive supplier. Default service prices are reset periodically, often twice a year, so a fixed-price supplier can make your charging cost easier to predict.
Compare your utility’s default service price with competitive supplier offers on the state’s official energy choice resources, and check how long any fixed price lasts. Then test the rate in the EV charging cost calculator.
New Hampshire EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in New Hampshire per month?
At the New Hampshire average of 27.64¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $76 in a Tesla Model Y, $90 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $132 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in New Hampshire?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $912 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $820 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in New Hampshire?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at New Hampshire Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.68 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $188 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $76 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in New Hampshire?
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.