EV Charging Costs in Connecticut
Residential electricity in Connecticut averages 28.3¢/kWh — 11.8¢ above the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
28.3¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$16.98
vs National Avg
+$7.08
Renewable Mix
24%
Analysis
Connecticut's high electricity rate of 28.3¢/kWh means some public networks (Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh) can be competitive with or cheaper than home charging for some drivers.
Home vs Public Charging in Connecticut
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 28.3¢/kWh | $16.98 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | -$0.18 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$1.02 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$1.02 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$2.22 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$4.02 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$4.62 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$7.02 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$8.22 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$9.42 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$9.42 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$11.82 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$11.82 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Connecticut
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $23.09 | $8.85 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $19.24 | $7.59 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $23.09 | $9.46 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $22.59 | $9.29 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $19.90 | $7.58 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $17.89 | $6.16 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $16.98 | $5.95 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $23.09 | $9.22 |