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EV Charging Costs in Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, DE

Electric vehicle owners in Wilmington benefit from extensive charging infrastructure. The local utility, Delaware Utility Average, charges an average of $0.18/kWh for residential service, above the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.18/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#1 in Delaware
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$47.37

Cost per mile

$0.05

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $68.63

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Electricity Rates in Wilmington

Primary utility: Delaware Utility Average

Rate: $0.18/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Wilmington: $0.18/kWh

Delaware average: $0.19/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Wilmington

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$47.37View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$85.71View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$45.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Wilmington

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

41.9/100k

Available networks in Wilmington:

Downtown Wilmington Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1200 Main St, Wilmington, DE

1.2 miles away

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Central Wilmington Charging Hub

Electrify America

1237 Main St, Wilmington, DE

2.9 miles away

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North Wilmington Charging Hub

EVgo

1274 Main St, Wilmington, DE

4.6 miles away

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How Wilmington Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Wilmington$0.18/kWh$47.37
Delaware Avg$0.19/kWh$48.68
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Dover$0.19/kWh$50.00
DUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.23/kWh

Off-peak: $0.10/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Wilmington

Population: 71,525

EV adoption: 1.9%

Average commute: 21.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in Delaware: #2

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Wilmington?

At $0.18/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $47.37 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Wilmington cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Wilmington is about $71.05 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Wilmington compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Dover is lower at $0.19/kWh while Dover is higher at $0.19/kWh. Wilmington is $0.18/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Wilmington?

Wilmington has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Wilmington?

Delaware Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Dover

$0.19/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $50.00/month

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Station density context: 41.9/100k in Wilmington, 61.1/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.