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Cost to Run a EV Charging (Level 2, Home) in Connecticut

Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 27.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 49% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (7 uses/week at 10 kWh each), a ev charging (level 2, home) here costs $83.30 per month.

Per use

$2.74

10 kWh per use

Per day

$2.74

7 uses/week at 10 kWh each

Per month

$83.30

304 kWh

Per year

$1,000

3,650 kWh

By usage level in Connecticut

Usage Per day Per month Per year
Light (4×/week) $1.37 $41.65 $500
Typical (7×/week) $2.74 $83.30 $1,000
Heavy (14×/week) $5.48 $167 $2,000

Connecticut vs. the rest of the country

Monthly cost at typical usage.

Connecticut $83.30
Northeast average $81.51
U.S. average $55.94

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run a ev charging (level 2, home) in Connecticut?

At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 27.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a ev charging (level 2, home) with typical usage costs about $2.74 per day, $83.30 per month, or $1,000 per year.

Is running a ev charging (level 2, home) in Connecticut more expensive than average?

Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 49% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $83.30 per month here versus $55.94 nationally.

What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?

Connecticut residents pay an average of 27.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.

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What else costs to run in Connecticut

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