Cost to charge an EV in Delaware
What charging an electric car costs in Delaware at the average home electricity price, and how much you save compared with gas.
Electricity 19.29¢/kWhGas $4.34/galEV per mi $0.064Saved per 1,000 mi $91.34
EV charging cost in Delaware
Charging cost in Delaware by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $15.91 | $48.59 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $15.91 | $46.05 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $18.04 | $56.44 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | $13.79 | $52.62 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $19.31 | $60.26 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $17.82 | $56.02 |
| Kia EV6 | $17.82 | $55.81 |
| Rivian R2 | $18.42 | $56.23 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $18.04 | $56.87 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $18.04 | $57.72 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | $26.10 | $80.21 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $27.80 | $86.79 |
| Rivian R1S | $23.13 | $70.23 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $43.50 | $88.27 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $43.50 | $91.03 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | $18.04 | $48.17 |
| BMW iX3 | $23.07 | $53.05 |
| Toyota C-HR | $15.85 | $55.17 |
| Kia EV3 | $17.27 | $53.90 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $21.64 | $66.42 |
Home charging with 10% losses. “Average EV” uses 30 kWh/100 mi.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Delaware?
At the average residential price of 19.29¢/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about $15.91 and driving 1,000 mi costs about $63.66.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Delaware?
Yes. An average EV costs about $0.064 per mi to charge at home, a gas car $0.155.
How do electricity prices in Delaware compare?
Delaware ranks 34 of 51 for cheapest residential electricity in our U.S. data.
Can I pay less than the average price?
Often. Time-of-use and EV tariffs with cheap overnight rates can cut home charging costs sharply. Enter your tariff under “Customize”.
Similar electricity prices
Ohio19.19¢/kWhWisconsin19.56¢/kWhIllinois19.89¢/kWhMinnesota17.52¢/kWhIndiana17.51¢/kWhVirginia17.22¢/kWh
Sources: U.S. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential, June 2026; AAA state averages, regular gasoline, Sep 29 2026.