BEV: $100.00/year ($8.33/month)
PHEV: $50.00/year ($4.17/month)
New Hampshire EV Charging Costs (2026)
Data updated: May 19, 2026
New Hampshire is one of the higher-cost home-charging markets in the Northeast, and the bill can vary by service address. A driver in an Eversource town with Community Power supply is not making the same calculation as an NHEC member on a separate EV off-peak meter or a Unitil customer using an EV time-of-use tariff. The state also adds a fixed annual registration surcharge of $100 for BEVs and $50 for PHEVs. Public charging matters most on Seacoast, Lakes Region, White Mountains, and North Country trips, where route spacing can determine how often a driver relies on higher-priced DC fast charging.
Average Rate
$0.26/kWh
Rank #44 out of 50
EV Adoption
2.8%
State adoption estimate
New Hampshire Electricity Rates
Current rates by utility territory, with EV program details.
$0.26/kWh
$0.08/kWh above US average
Public Level 2 (est.): $0.36/kWh ($0.31-$0.47/kWh)
Public DC fast (est.): $0.57/kWh ($0.50-$0.69/kWh)
Estimated public charging prices derived from local electricity rates. Actual prices vary by network, location, and fees.
Unitil, Liberty, and NHEC publish EV-focused time-of-use or off-peak charging options; Eversource customers should compare default supply, Community Power, and competitive supplier offers separately from delivery charges.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Eversource / Public Service Co. of NH | Largest NH territory; compare default supply, Community Power, and competitive supplier offers because delivery remains separate |
| Unitil New Hampshire | EV TOU tariff uses off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak periods for separately metered EV charging; verify the current PDF because supply and TOU components update by period |
| Liberty Utilities New Hampshire | Residential EV Time-of-Use option is available by enrollment; confirm current tariff and supply rate before shifting charging |
| New Hampshire Electric Cooperative | NHEC EV off-peak program uses a separate EV meter and lists a $300 post-installation inspection rebate for eligible Level 2 home charging |
New Hampshire Utility Context for EV Charging Costs
New Hampshire EV charging costs depend on both the distribution utility and the supply arrangement. Eversource, Unitil, Liberty, and NHEC customers can see different charging options, while Community Power and competitive suppliers affect only the supply portion of the bill.
- AFDC's New Hampshire law summary lists an annual EV fee of $100 for battery-electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids, in addition to standard registration fees.
- Unitil's New Hampshire residential rate sheet lists an optional TOU-EV domestic rate limited to EV charging. The published off-peak window is Monday-Friday 8 p.m.-6 a.m., plus all day weekends and New Hampshire weekday holidays.
- The same Unitil sheet shows on-peak hours as Monday-Friday 3 p.m.-8 p.m. and mid-peak hours as Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-3 p.m., excluding New Hampshire weekday holidays.
- NHEC's residential EV charging page lists a $300 post-installation inspection rebate for eligible Level 2 home charging stations enrolled in its off-peak rate program.
- NHEC's terms describe the optional EV time-of-day rate as a secondary meter dedicated to EV charging, with on-peak Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and off-peak Monday-Friday 9 p.m.-7 a.m., weekends, and NERC-designated holidays.
- Liberty Utilities publishes a residential EV Time-of-Use option in New Hampshire, but customers should confirm enrollment rules and current tariff details before assuming a specific off-peak price.
- Community Power can replace the energy supply charge from Eversource, Unitil, Liberty, or NHEC, but the local utility still handles delivery; that distinction matters when comparing EV charging rates.
AFDC: New Hampshire Transportation DataAFDC: New Hampshire Electricity Laws and IncentivesAFDC: New Hampshire EV FeeNew Hampshire RSA Chapter 261Unitil: EV Time-of-Use RateUnitil: New Hampshire Residential Electric RatesLiberty Utilities NH: Electric Vehicle ResidentialNHEC: Electric Vehicle ChargingNHEC: 2026 Residential Off-Peak EV TermsCommunity Power Coalition of New Hampshire: Customer FAQsNHDOT: New Hampshire NEVI Deployment Plan
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
New Hampshire EV Registration Fee
Law reference: New Hampshire Revised Statutes 236:132 and 261:141-c
Note: Annual surcharge is collected in addition to standard registration fees and deposited in the highway fund.
New Hampshire Local EV Charging Insights
New Hampshire is compact, but its charging costs are not uniform. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast tend to offer more charging redundancy than rural and mountain routes, while winter travel can increase energy use and reduce range.
- AFDC's 2024 vehicle dataset lists 12,700 EVs and 8,200 PHEVs registered in New Hampshire, plus 42,500 conventional hybrids.
- AFDC's New Hampshire station summary lists 790 public electric charging ports and 67 private electric charging ports.
- New Hampshire's NEVI deployment plan says the state was apportioned approximately $17 million over five years and planned DC fast-charging deployment first along I-93, I-95, and I-89.
- The same plan identifies later corridor priorities including NH 9, NH 12, NH 101, NH 9/US 202 from I-89 to Keene, NH 11, US 4/NH 9, NH 16, US 302, and US 2.
- AFDC's public charger rules summary says publicly funded chargers must support universal access, stations requiring payment must accept multiple payment options, and public charging cannot require a subscription or organization membership.
- AFDC also summarizes New Hampshire law by stating that an EVSE owner is not defined as a utility, public utility, or public service company.
- For households in Community Power towns, supply-rate comparisons should be checked at the town level because the delivery utility and supply provider may be different entities on the same bill.
EV Charging Costs by City in New Hampshire
View more New Hampshire cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $0.26/kWh | $68.42/month | View city page -> |
| Nashua | $0.26/kWh | $68.42/month | View city page -> |
| Concord | $0.26/kWh | $68.42/month | View city page -> |
How New Hampshire Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire (Current) | $0.26/kWh | #44 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | #46 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | #41 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | #47 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | #40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in New Hampshire?
Home charging in New Hampshire averages around $0.26/kWh. Public Level 2 sessions are estimated around $0.31-$0.47/kWh, while DC fast charging is estimated around $0.50-$0.69/kWh depending on network and membership. Final cost can also include session or idle fees.
What is the cheapest time to charge an EV in New Hampshire?
It depends on the utility. Unitil's EV TOU rate lists off-peak as 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday-Friday plus all day weekends and New Hampshire weekday holidays. NHEC's EV off-peak program lists off-peak as 9 p.m.-7 a.m. Monday-Friday plus weekends and NERC holidays. Liberty customers should verify the current EV TOU tariff, and Eversource customers should compare full-bill impact across supply and delivery.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in New Hampshire?
Charging a Tesla Model Y from near-empty in New Hampshire costs approximately $19.73 at home, $27.32 at a public Level 2 station, and $43.26 at a DC fast charger, based on EPA efficiency of 25.3 kWh/100 miles and an estimated 300-mile range.
What EV registration fee does New Hampshire charge?
New Hampshire charges an annual EV registration surcharge of $100 for battery-electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids. AFDC and RSA 261:141-c describe the fee as additional to standard vehicle registration fees and deposited in the highway fund.
Does New Hampshire Electric Cooperative offer EV charging incentives?
Yes, for eligible NHEC residential members. NHEC's residential EV charging page lists a $300 post-installation inspection rebate for Level 2 home charging stations enrolled in the EV off-peak rate program, with pre-approval and program requirements applying.
Does Unitil have an EV-specific rate in New Hampshire?
Yes. Unitil publishes a New Hampshire TOU-EV domestic rate limited to EV charging. The public rate sheet uses off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak periods, and Unitil says an additional meter is needed to measure EV charging separately.
How does Community Power affect EV charging cost in New Hampshire?
Community Power changes the supply portion of the electric bill, not the local utility delivery charge. An EV owner in an Eversource, Unitil, Liberty, or NHEC service area should compare the supply rate, delivery charges, and any EV-specific TOU program together before estimating monthly charging cost.
How is New Hampshire's highway fast-charging buildout progressing?
New Hampshire's NEVI plan says the state was apportioned approximately $17 million over five years for EV infrastructure and planned to start with DC fast charging along I-93, I-95, and I-89 before moving to additional state and U.S. highway corridors. For road trips, charger availability should still be checked by route and network.
Are public EV charger operators treated as utilities in New Hampshire?
AFDC summarizes New Hampshire law by stating that an owner of electric vehicle supply equipment is not defined as a utility, public utility, or public service company. Public charging rules still require clear access and payment conditions for qualifying public chargers.
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