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EV Charging Costs in Delaware
Delaware ranks #36 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.19/kWh. Delaware has an EV adoption rate of 2.2% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 427 Level 2 ports and 289 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
$0.19/kWh
Rank #36 out of 50
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Local rate snapshots
224
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Delaware
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.19/kWh
$0.01/kWh above US average
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Delaware Utility Average | $0.19/kWh |
| Delaware Municipal Utility | $0.18/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
EV Charging Costs by City in Delaware
View more Delaware cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $0.20/kWh | $52.63/month | View city page -> |
| Wilmington Metro | $0.19/kWh | $50.00/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Wilmington Suburbs | $0.18/kWh | $47.37/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Delaware
21.7
US average: 23.0
Map results are scoped to Delaware and update per state page.
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How Delaware Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware (Current) | $0.19/kWh | #36 | 289 |
| Maryland | $0.21/kWh | #39 | 1,374 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | #40 | 1,978 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | #38 | 1,771 |
| Arkansas | $0.13/kWh | #3 | 257 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | #4 | 375 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Delaware?
For most drivers in Delaware, 1,000 monthly miles usually lands near $50.00 in home-charging cost at the current $0.19/kWh benchmark.
How do city charging rates vary inside Delaware?
Wilmington is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.18/kWh, while Dover reaches about $0.19/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Delaware?
Delaware shows about 224 public charging locations, 289 DC fast ports, and roughly 21.7 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Delaware cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Arkansas is currently lower at $0.13/kWh, while Delaware is $0.19/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.
Which charging networks are most visible in Delaware?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Non-Networked, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.