EV Charging Cost in Delaware

Home electricity here averages 19.29¢/kWh, 34 of 51 nationally. That makes a full charge anywhere from $18.72 (Lucid Air) to $39.20 (GMC Hummer EV Pickup), and running costs of $535–$1,479 a year.

Every EV in Delaware, cheapest to run first

Charging cost of every electric car in Delaware
Vehicle kWh/100 mi Full charge Per 100 mi Per year vs petrol
Lucid Air 23.1 $18.72 $4.46 $535 $1,099
Tesla Model 3 26.4 $17.62 $5.09 $611 $1,023
Tesla Model S 27.1 $21.43 $5.23 $627 $1,007
Tesla Model Y 27.5 $17.35 $5.30 $637 $997
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 $17.07 $5.40 $648 $986
Subaru Solterra 28 $15.56 $5.40 $648 $986
Toyota bZ 28 $15.56 $5.40 $648 $986
BMW iX 28.6 $23.94 $5.52 $662 $972
BMW i5 28.9 $18.29 $5.57 $669 $965
Fiat 500e 29.2 $8.39 $5.63 $676 $958
Audi Q4 e-tron 29.4 $16.33 $5.67 $681 $953
Volkswagen ID.4 29.8 $16.73 $5.75 $690 $944
Hyundai Ioniq 5 30 $18.40 $5.79 $694 $940
Nissan Leaf 30.4 $8.74 $5.86 $704 $930
Genesis GV60 30.6 $18.06 $5.90 $708 $926
BMW i4 30.8 $14.91 $5.94 $713 $921
Lucid Gravity 31.1 $27.00 $6.00 $720 $914
Volvo EX30 31.1 $15.18 $6.00 $720 $914
Tesla Model X 32.2 $21.86 $6.21 $745 $889
Audi Q6 e-tron 32.5 $20.38 $6.27 $752 $882
Chevrolet Equinox EV 32.6 $19.31 $6.29 $755 $879
Polestar 2 33.5 $17.96 $6.46 $775 $859
Cadillac Optiq 34 $19.87 $6.56 $787 $847
Mercedes-Benz EQS 34 $25.58 $6.56 $787 $847
Honda Prologue 34.1 $19.34 $6.58 $789 $845
Nissan Ariya 34.4 $19.18 $6.64 $796 $838
Mini Cooper SE 34.6 $14.42 $6.67 $801 $833
Porsche Macan Electric 34.6 $20.62 $6.67 $801 $833
Lexus RZ 35.3 $15.59 $6.81 $817 $817
Chevrolet Blazer EV 35.7 $19.49 $6.89 $826 $808
Mercedes-Benz EQE 36 $21.39 $6.94 $833 $801
Jeep Wagoneer S 36.2 $20.53 $6.98 $838 $796
Cadillac Lyriq 36.8 $23.14 $7.10 $852 $782
Volvo EX90 36.8 $19.59 $7.10 $852 $782
Genesis Electrified GV70 37.3 $17.99 $7.20 $863 $771
Ford Mustang Mach-E 37.4 $20.20 $7.21 $866 $768
Polestar 3 37.5 $22.57 $7.23 $868 $766
Acura ZDX 37.7 $23.49 $7.27 $873 $761
Hyundai Ioniq 9 38 $23.46 $7.33 $880 $754
Porsche Taycan 39 $22.04 $7.52 $903 $731
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 40.8 $18.42 $7.87 $944 $690
Kia EV6 41 $18.27 $7.91 $949 $685
Tesla Cybertruck 42.9 $26.90 $8.28 $993 $641
Kia EV9 43 $21.57 $8.29 $995 $639
Rivian R1S 44.4 $32.03 $8.56 $1,028 $606
Rivian R1T 44.4 $32.03 $8.56 $1,028 $606
Chevrolet Silverado EV 47.8 $39.10 $9.22 $1,106 $528
Ford F-150 Lightning 49.4 $22.87 $9.53 $1,144 $490
GMC Sierra EV 49.5 $39.15 $9.55 $1,146 $488
GMC Hummer EV Pickup 63.9 $39.20 $12.33 $1,479 $155

Annual figures over 12,000 miles. Petrol comparison at 30 mpg and $4.09 a gallon.

What this means in Delaware

At 19.29 cents per kWh, Delaware is almost exactly at the national average. The same Lucid Air that costs $18.72 to fill here costs $12.72 in Nevada and $51.15 in Hawaii.

Every car on this page beats petrol here. The cheapest to run, the Lucid Air, saves about $1,099 a year against a 30 mpg car — and even the thirstiest still saves $155.

These are flat residential averages. Most utilities offer a time-of-use plan where overnight charging costs considerably less, and public fast charging costs considerably more. Each vehicle page lets you enter your own rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Delaware?
Delaware residential electricity averages 19.29 cents per kWh, which ranks it 34 of 51 nationally. A full charge ranges from $18.72 for a Lucid Air to $39.20 for a GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
Which EV is cheapest to run in Delaware?
The Lucid Air, at $4.46 per 100 miles — roughly $535 a year over 12,000 miles. The most expensive to run is the GMC Hummer EV Pickup at $12.33 per 100 miles.
Is an EV cheaper than petrol in Delaware?
Yes, for every car here. A 30 mpg petrol car costs about $13.62 per 100 miles at $4.09 a gallon; even the thirstiest EV on this page comes in below that.
Why is electricity so cheap in Delaware?
Delaware sits 0.13 cents below the 19.42-cent national average. The national spread runs from 13.11 cents in Nevada to 52.72 in Hawaii — generation mix, fuel costs and transmission distance all feed into it.

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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