Cost to Charge a Nissan Leaf in Maryland

$9.89 for a full charge at 21.84¢/kWh — $6.64 per 100 miles, about $797 a year.

Charging details

Maryland residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Nissan Leaf in Maryland

$9.89 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$6.64
Per mile
$0.07
Per year
$797
vs petrol / yr
$837
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Nissan Leaf
Item Energy Cost
This charge 45.3 kWh $9.89
Full charge (0–100%) 45.3 kWh $9.89
Per 100 miles 30.4 kWh $6.64
Per year (12,000 mi) 3648.0 kWh $797
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $837

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Nissan Leaf from empty in Maryland costs $9.89. The car draws 45.3 kWh from the wall for a full 149-mile charge, and Maryland residential electricity averages 21.84¢ per kWh. That works out at $6.64 per 100 miles, or $0.07 a mile.

Maryland is more expensive than average: 21.84¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 38 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $5.94 to fill in Nevada and $23.88 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 2.0× cheaper per mile: $6.64 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $837 saved.

Similar EVs in Maryland

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Maryland
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Genesis GV60 30.6 kWh $20.45 $802
Hyundai Ioniq 5 30 kWh $20.84 $786
BMW i4 30.8 kWh $16.88 $807
Volkswagen ID.4 29.8 kWh $18.94 $781
Lucid Gravity 31.1 kWh $30.57 $815
Volvo EX30 31.1 kWh $17.18 $815

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Nissan Leaf in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Wisconsin 19.56 $8.86 $714
Illinois 19.89 $9.01 $726
Pennsylvania 21.73 $9.84 $793
Michigan 22.99 $10.41 $839
Connecticut 24.32 $11.02 $887
District of Columbia 24.39 $11.05 $890

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in Maryland?
$9.89 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 45.3 kWh at the wall and Maryland residential electricity averages 21.84¢ per kWh.
How much does a Nissan Leaf cost per mile in Maryland?
About $0.07 a mile, or $6.64 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $797 of electricity.
Is charging a Nissan Leaf cheaper than petrol in Maryland?
Yes — 2.0 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $6.64 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $837 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Nissan Leaf at 149 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 30.4 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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