EV Charging Costs in Maine
Residential electricity in Maine averages 30.73¢/kWh — 14.2¢ above the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
30.73¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$18.44
vs National Avg
+$8.54
Renewable Mix
82%
Analysis
Maine's high electricity rate of 30.73¢/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 Maine
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 30.73¢/kWh | $18.44 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | -$1.64 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$0.44 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$0.44 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$0.76 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$2.56 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$3.16 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$5.56 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$6.76 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$7.96 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$7.96 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$10.36 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$10.36 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Maine
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $25.08 | $9.61 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $20.90 | $8.24 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $25.08 | $10.28 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $24.53 | $10.09 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $21.61 | $8.24 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $19.42 | $6.69 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $18.44 | $6.46 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $25.08 | $10.01 |