Question 1

How much does it cost to charge an EV in New York?

Accepted Answer

At New York's average residential electricity rate of $0.212/kWh, charging an average EV (28 kWh/100mi efficiency) costs about $5.94 per 100 miles, or roughly $59 per month for 12,000 annual miles.

Question 2

What is the electricity rate in New York?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in New York is $0.212 per kWh. This ranks #43 out of 51 states (lower is better). The national average is approximately $0.157/kWh.

Question 3

How much do you save with an EV vs gas in New York?

Accepted Answer

In New York, an EV driver saves approximately $788 per year compared to a gas car averaging 28 MPG at $3.50/gallon. That's $3938 over 5 years.

Question 4

How much does a full EV charge cost in New York?

Accepted Answer

A full charge costs $12.72 for a 60 kWh battery (typical compact EV) or $16.96 for an 80 kWh battery (typical SUV/truck). DC fast charging at public stations costs roughly 2-3x more.

Question 5

Is New York a good state for EV ownership?

Accepted Answer

New York's electricity rate is above the national average, but EVs still save significantly compared to gas cars. The savings are roughly $788/year even at New York's rates.

Electricity Rate	$0.212/kWh
Cost per 100 Miles (EV)	$5.94
Cost per Mile (EV)	$0.059
Cost per Mile (Gas @ $3.5/gal, 28 MPG)	$0.125
Full Charge (60 kWh battery)	$12.72
Full Charge (80 kWh battery)	$16.96
Monthly Charging Cost	$59.36
Annual Charging Cost	$712.32
Annual Gas Cost (28 MPG)	$1500.00
Annual Savings (EV vs Gas)	$787.68

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