EV Charging Cost in Massachusetts (2026)
Driving 12,000 miles a year on a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh efficiency) costs about $1,036/year in Massachusetts— roughly $86/month — at the state's average residential rate of 30.21¢/kWh.
Massachusetts' MOR-EV program is active in 2026, offering a $3,500 rebate on new BEVs/FCEVs with MSRP at or below $55,000, plus a $1,500 income-qualified adder and $1,000 trade-in adder.
Rate
30.21¢/kWh
Residential avg (EIA)
Annual energy
3,429 kWh
12,000 mi at 3.5 mi/kWh
Annual cost
$1,036
vs ~$2,000 for a 30 mpg gas car
Model-by-model charging cost in Massachusetts
Estimated using each EV's claimed range × battery capacity to derive efficiency.
| EV | Battery | Range | Annual cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Motor India Ioniq 5 | 72.6 kWh | 392 mi | $671 | Specs → |
| BYD India Atto 3 | 60.48 kWh | 324 mi | $677 | Specs → |
| Tesla Model 3 | 60 kWh | 319 mi | $682 | Specs → |
| Hyundai Motor India Ioniq 6 | 77.4 kWh | 382 mi | $735 | Specs → |
| Kia India EV6 | 84.4 kWh | 412 mi | $743 | Specs → |
| VinFast VF e34 | 42 kWh | 198 mi | $771 | Specs → |
| BYD India e6 | 71.7 kWh | 323 mi | $804 | Specs → |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | 331 mi | $821 | Specs → |
| BYD India Seal | 82.56 kWh | 360 mi | $830 | Specs → |
| BMW India iX1 | 64.7 kWh | 273 mi | $858 | Specs → |
| Kia India EV9 | 99.8 kWh | 336 mi | $1,076 | Specs → |
| Volvo Car India XC40 Recharge | 78 kWh | 260 mi | $1,089 | Specs → |
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