EV Charge Wisconsin homes paid 19.41¢ per kWh on average in August 2026. For a Tesla Model Y, that’s about $53 per 1,000 miles of home charging, $0.053 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends about $144 on the same distance.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Wisconsin 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) | $53 | $640 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $63 | $760 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $93 | $1,116 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Wisconsin
Wisconsin electricity averaged 19.41¢ per kWh in August 2026, #16 of 51 and above the national average of 18.16¢. The average rose 5.3% over the past year, against 3.4% for the U.S.
Winter matters here. Cold weather lowers EV efficiency because the battery and the cabin need heat, so a Wisconsin January costs noticeably more per mile than a June. The yearly figures on this page are averages; budget the coldest months above them.
Wisconsin vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $53 | — |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $47 | -12% |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $47 | -11% |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $53 | -0% |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $63 | +18% |
Three of Wisconsin’s four neighbors pay less per kWh. Iowa is the cheapest at 17.06¢, and Michigan the priciest at 22.99¢, against Wisconsin’s 19.41¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Wisconsin
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $53 | $640 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $57 | $689 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $61 | $738 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $63 | $760 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $65 | $783 |
| Kia EV9 | $83 | $1,002 |
| Rivian R1S | $86 | $1,033 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $93 | $1,116 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Wisconsin
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Wisconsin average (19.41¢/kWh) | $53 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.53/kWh) | $146 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.37/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $101 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Wisconsin, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 2.7 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 Wisconsin
We Energies, Alliant Energy, Wisconsin Public Service, Xcel Energy and Madison Gas and Electric serve most of the state, along with municipal utilities and cooperatives. Wisconsin is not a retail-choice state. Several utilities offer time-of-use rates in which overnight hours are cheaper, which suits a car that charges while you sleep.
Check your utility’s site for its time-of-use or EV rate, then run the overnight price through the EV charging cost calculator. If your bill is hard to read, this guide shows where the real rate is.
Wisconsin EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Wisconsin per month?
At the Wisconsin average of 19.41¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $53 in a Tesla Model Y, $63 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $93 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Wisconsin?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $640 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,090 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Wisconsin?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Wisconsin Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.53 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $146 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $53 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Wisconsin?
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.