States / Maine
EV Charging Costs in Maine
Maine ranks #46 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.28/kWh. Maine has an EV adoption rate of 2.7% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 1,190 Level 2 ports and 373 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
$0.28/kWh
Rank #46 out of 50
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Local rate snapshots
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Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Maine
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.28/kWh
$0.10/kWh above US average
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Maine Utility Average | $0.28/kWh |
| Maine Municipal Utility | $0.27/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
EV Charging Costs by City in Maine
View more Maine cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $0.29/kWh | $76.32/month | View city page -> |
| Portland Metro | $0.28/kWh | $73.68/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Portland Suburbs | $0.27/kWh | $71.05/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Maine
45.8
US average: 23.0
Map results are scoped to Maine and update per state page.
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How Maine Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (Current) | $0.28/kWh | #46 | 373 |
| New Hampshire | $0.27/kWh | #45 | 315 |
| Vermont | $0.24/kWh | #41 | 281 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | #47 | 1,697 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | #38 | 1,771 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | #40 | 1,978 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Maine?
A practical baseline in Maine is about $73.68 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.28/kWh, before public charging markups.
How do city charging rates vary inside Maine?
Portland is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.26/kWh, while Portland reaches about $0.26/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Maine?
Maine shows about 642 public charging locations, 373 DC fast ports, and roughly 45.8 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Maine cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Pennsylvania is currently lower at $0.20/kWh, while Maine is $0.28/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.
Which charging networks are most visible in Maine?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Tesla Destination, 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.