EV Charging Costs in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is a practical EV market where charging costs are shaped by utility timing, parking access, and corridor travel patterns across the wider metro. Electricity pricing is moderate-to-high versus low-cost states, so charging behavior can materially change monthly spend. Most drivers achieve the best cost stability with home-first overnight charging and planned public fast-charging backups for regional trips.
Primary utility: Maryland Utility Average
Rate: $0.19/kWh
TOU available: Yes
EV rebate: Program dependent
Baltimore: $0.19/kWh
Maryland average: $0.21/kWh
National average: $0.18/kWh
Monthly Charging Costs in Baltimore
| Vehicle | Monthly Cost (1,000 mi) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $50.00 | View vehicle -> |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $90.48 | View vehicle -> |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $47.50 | View vehicle -> |
EV Charging Stations in Baltimore
Total
241
Level 2
669
DC Fast
121
Density
38.7/100k
Available networks in Baltimore:
ChargePoint
ChargePoint
Baltimore, MD
6.3 miles away
Public Network Charging Station 2
Public Network
Baltimore, MD
5.1 miles away
Public Network Charging Station 3
Public Network
Baltimore, MD
5.0 miles away
Public Network Charging Station 4
Public Network
Baltimore, MD
5.2 miles away
SemaCharge
Public Network
Baltimore, MD
6.3 miles away
Map shows public charging station search results across Baltimore.
Baltimore Local Charging Insights
Baltimore EV economics are access-and-schedule driven. The strongest savings usually come from consistent off-peak charging and route-level backup planning.
- With mid-range station density, Baltimore drivers typically benefit from repeat charging locations near home/work rather than nearest-station assumptions.
- Utility timing behavior is a key lever in this market; unmanaged peak-hour charging can raise annual cost per mile more than many drivers expect.
- For commuters using I-95 and I-695 corridors, a predictable home charging cadence plus backup fast-charging sites improves both reliability and cost control.
- Public charging availability is improving, but frequent weekly DC fast charging can narrow EV savings compared with a home-first routine.
- In Baltimore, households that align utility programs, charger setup, and recurring weekly mileage patterns generally see the most stable yearly charging costs.
How Baltimore Compares
| Location | Rate | Model 3 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $0.19/kWh | $50.00 |
| Maryland Avg | $0.21/kWh | $55.26 |
| US Avg | $0.18/kWh | $47.37 |
| Gaithersburg | $0.22/kWh | $57.89 |
| Frederick | $0.22/kWh | $57.89 |
Peak: $0.26/kWh
Off-peak: $0.11/kWh
Savings: 56% overnight
Rebate: Not listed
Population: 622,104
EV adoption: 5.0%
Average commute: 29.8 minutes
EV adoption rank in Maryland: #1
Market: Growing market
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Baltimore?
At $0.19/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $50.00 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.
Is home charging in Baltimore cheaper than public fast charging?
For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Baltimore is about $68.42 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.
How does Baltimore compare with nearby cities on rates?
Nearby, Gaithersburg is lower at $0.22/kWh while Gaithersburg is higher at $0.22/kWh. Baltimore is $0.19/kWh.
How many public chargers are available in Baltimore?
Baltimore has 241 public stations, including 121 DC fast chargers.
What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Baltimore?
Maryland 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.
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Station density context: 38.7/100k in Baltimore, 43.1/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.