How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Michigan?
At 19.6¢ per kWh, Michigan electricity is 23% above the national average of 16¢. Gas is relatively cheap at about $3.15 a gallon (10% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Michigan's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $4.90 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $11.76. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Michigan comes to about $790 — roughly $66 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Michigan: home vs station
Home charging at $0.196 per kWh works out to 4.9¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $190 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Michigan
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 5.9¢ | $790 | $3,950 |
| Tesla Model Y | 6.6¢ | $885 | $4,424 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 7.0¢ | $948 | $4,741 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 11.2¢ | $1,517 | $7,585 |
| Honda Civic | 9.0¢ | $1,215 | $6,075 |
| Toyota Camry | 9.8¢ | $1,329 | $6,645 |
| Honda CR-V | 11.3¢ | $1,519 | $7,594 |
| Ford F-150 | 15.8¢ | $2,126 | $10,631 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.234 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Michigan?
Michigan ranks #39 of 50 for EV fuel savings — middle of the pack. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Michigan would have to drop to about $1.87 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Alabama ($550/yr), Mississippi ($539/yr), Wisconsin ($526/yr), New Jersey ($508/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Michigan?
At about 19.6¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 4.9¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 5.5¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $14.70 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Michigan?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $539 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Michigan's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Michigan?
Our preset uses about 19.6¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Michigan?
The preset uses about $3.15 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.