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Get a Free QuoteCompare EV charging costs across 45 utilities and browse installation data for 299 towns. Rates 13.0¢–45.1¢/kWh by utility — about $13.52 per 100 miles at the highest rate.
13.0¢–45.1¢
/kWh by utility
$13.52
at high rate
$-22
EV vs gasoline
45
4 IOU · 41 Muni · 0 Co-op
Massachusetts homeowners across 299 towns are served by 45 electric utilities, with residential rates ranging from 13.0¢ to 45.1¢ per kWh. Even at the highest utility rate (45.1¢/kWh), charging an EV costs about $13.52 per 100 miles — compared to roughly $13.33 per 100 miles for gasoline. That translates to annual fuel savings of $-22.
A Level 2 home charger (240V, 40-50A) adds 25-37 miles of range per hour, fully charging most EVs overnight. Charger units cost $500-$800 and installation runs $500-$1,500 depending on panel distance and whether a sub-panel upgrade is needed. Total cost before rebates is typically $1,000-$2,300.
The federal Section 30C EV charger tax credit (30% up to $1,000) is still available for installations completed by June 30, 2026. The Mass Save also offers up to $700 toward your charger purchase or installation. Mass Save EV charger rebate up to $700. Many Massachusetts utilities also offer their own EV charger rebates — browse the utility cards below for specifics.
NuWatt Energy installs EV chargers directly across Massachusetts — licensed electricians, dedicated local crews. We handle the full process: electrical assessment, panel capacity check, charger selection, installation, and all permitting. Pair with a home solar system to charge your EV with free energy from your roof.
Based on highest utility rate of 45.1¢/kWh
EV Cost per 100 Miles
$13.52
30 kWh × 45.1¢/kWh
Gas Cost per 100 Miles
$13.33
$4.00/gal · 30 mpg
Annual EV Charging Cost
$1,622
12,000 miles/year
Annual Fuel Savings
$-22
vs $1,600/yr gasoline
$500-$800
$500-$1,500
$1,000-$2,300
30% up to $1,000 for residential EV charger installation. Available for installations completed by June 30, 2026.
Mass Save EV charger rebate up to $700.
Many Massachusetts utilities offer EV charger rebates that stack with state programs. See the utility cards below for specific amounts.
45 utilities · sorted by rate
| Utility | Type | Rate | EV Charger Rebate | Net Metering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitil | IOU | 45.1¢ | — | Details → | |
| National Grid | IOU | 39.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Eversource | IOU | 35.9¢ | — | Details → | |
| Cape Light Compact | IOU | 35.5¢ | — | Details → | |
| Belmont Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 26.7¢ | — | Details → | |
| Concord Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 24.3¢ | $250 | Details → | |
| Rowley Municipal Lighting Plant | Municipal | 24.3¢ | — | Details → | |
| Ipswich Electric Light Department | Municipal | 23.5¢ | $700 | Details → | |
| Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department | Municipal | 22.8¢ | $700 | Details → | |
| Marblehead Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 22.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Reading Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 21.6¢ | $750 | Details → | |
| Hull Municipal Lighting Plant | Municipal | 20.9¢ | — | Details → | |
| Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant | Municipal | 20.5¢ | $300 | Details → | |
| Georgetown Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 19.9¢ | $300 | Details → | |
| Peabody Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 19.8¢ | — | Details → | |
| Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant | Municipal | 19.4¢ | — | Details → | |
| Holyoke Gas & Electric Department | Municipal | 19.3¢ | $250 | Details → | |
| Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department | Municipal | 19.1¢ | — | Details → | |
| Danvers Electric Division | Municipal | 17.7¢ | $300 | Details → | |
| Chicopee Electric Light Department | Municipal | 17.6¢ | — | Details → | |
| Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations | Municipal | 17.6¢ | — | Details → | |
| Middleborough Gas & Electric Department | Municipal | 17.4¢ | $300 | Details → | |
| Mansfield Municipal Electric Department | Municipal | 17.2¢ | — | Details → | |
| Norwood Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 17.1¢ | — | Details → | |
| Braintree Electric Light Department | Municipal | 16.9¢ | $250 | Details → | |
| North Attleborough Electric Department | Municipal | 16.3¢ | $250 | Details → | |
| Wellesley Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 16.2¢ | $250 | Details → | |
| Hudson Light and Power Department | Municipal | 16.1¢ | — | Details → | |
| Groton Electric Light Department | Municipal | 16.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Princeton Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 16.0¢ | $700 | Details → | |
| Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Boylston Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Groveland Electric Light Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Hardwick Electric Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Littleton Electric Light & Water Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Merrimac Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Middleton Electric Light Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Paxton Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Sterling Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 15.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Templeton Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 15.0¢ | $700 | Details → | |
| West Boylston Municipal Light Plant | Municipal | 15.0¢ | $700 | Details → | |
| Chester Electric Light Department | Municipal | 14.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Holden Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 14.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Russell Municipal Light Department | Municipal | 14.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| South Hadley Electric Light Department | Municipal | 13.0¢ | — | Details → |
299 towns with utility-specific data
Our recommended Level 2 chargers, all Energy Star certified and compatible with every EV brand.
Based on highest utility rate of 45.1¢/kWh
NuWatt installs Level 2 chargers directly across Massachusetts. Licensed electricians, dedicated local crews.
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