EV Charging Costs in Massachusetts
Residential electricity in Massachusetts averages 31.16¢/kWh — 14.7¢ above the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
31.16¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$18.70
vs National Avg
+$8.80
Renewable Mix
30%
Analysis
Massachusetts's high electricity rate of 31.16¢/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 Massachusetts
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 31.16¢/kWh | $18.70 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | -$1.90 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$0.70 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$0.70 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$0.50 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$2.30 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$2.90 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$5.30 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$6.50 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$7.70 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$7.70 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$10.10 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$10.10 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Massachusetts
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $25.43 | $9.75 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $21.19 | $8.36 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $25.43 | $10.42 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $24.88 | $10.23 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $21.91 | $8.35 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $19.69 | $6.78 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $18.70 | $6.55 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $25.43 | $10.15 |