EV Charge New York’s average of 29.90¢ per kWh puts a Tesla Model Y at roughly $82 for every 1,000 miles charged at home, or $0.082 a mile. Gas for the same trip in a 30-mpg car: about $145. The gap is still real, just narrower than it used to be.
Updated October 18, 2026 · Electricity: EIA July 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What New York 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) | $82 | $987 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $98 | $1,170 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $143 | $1,719 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $145 | $1,741 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in New York
New York had one of the sharpest jumps in the country: the average residential price went from 26.22¢ to 29.90¢ per kWh between July 2025 and July 2026, up 14.0%. Only three states rose faster.
That is why New York shows the smallest savings of the ten largest states on this site. It is still roughly $750 a year in favor of the EV, but the margin depends heavily on where you live. The state average blends New York City, where delivery charges are high, with upstate areas that pay much less. Check your own bill before trusting any statewide figure, including ours.
New York vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 29.90¢ | $82 | — |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $60 | -27% |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $65 | -21% |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $66 | -19% |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $69 | -16% |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $84 | +2% |
Of New York’s five neighbors, only Massachusetts pays more (30.49¢). Pennsylvania, at 21.72¢, is about a quarter cheaper.
How to pay less to charge in New York
In New York, delivery comes from your local utility (Con Edison in New York City, others upstate) but many customers can choose the company that supplies the electricity itself. Prices vary a lot between New York City and upstate, so the state average hides a wide range. Utilities here also offer time-of-use options worth checking if you charge overnight.
Con Edison and the upstate utilities post their time-of-use and EV options online, and New York City prices run well above upstate ones. Use your own bill’s rate in the calculator rather than this state average, and see how to find your real rate.