EV charging cost in Massachusetts
Home electricity in Massachusetts averages 30.4¢ per kWh, and regular gas is $4.32 a gallon.
Typical EV, a month
$100
Gas car, a month
$144
You save, a month
$43
Monthly cost to drive 1,000 miles. A typical EV uses about 30 kWh per 100 miles.
Monthly charging cost by car
| Car | 1,000 mi a month | 12,000 mi a year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $84 | $1004 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | $80 | $964 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $90 | $1085 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $107 | $1285 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | $80 | $964 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $84 | $1004 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | $87 | $1044 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | $100 | $1205 |
Average residential price, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Updated 2026-10-04. Gas: Massachusetts, week of 2026-09-28 (EIA). Includes about 10% charging loss. Every other EV is in the calculator.
Massachusetts EV incentives
- Light-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Incentives Rebate
- Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption Exemption
Listed as published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked weekly. Programs open and close often, so confirm on the program's official page before you buy. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.