EV charging in Maine: stations, EVs and home cost
Maine has 650 public charging stations, 135 of them with DC fast ports: 47 per 100,000 residents (rank 5) and 28.4 per 1,000 road miles (rank 15). 11,900 battery electric and 10,300 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Maine in 2025, 0.9% of light-duty vehicles; 3,000 EVs in 2021. That is 14 plug-in cars per public port. Charging 100 miles at home costs $10.50 at 27.78 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $19.00 at $4.37 a gallon (1.8 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,145 a year.
650 public stations in Maine: 47 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Maine | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Maine | 650 | 27 | 28 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 135 | 32 | 431 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 47.2 | 5 | 9.8 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Maine public road | 28.4 | 15 | 22,848 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 1,183 | - | 1,617 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 106 | 25 | 0 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 110 | - | 112 with CCS, 66 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Maine: ChargePoint Network 326, Non-Networked 113, Tesla Destination 49, Tesla 24; 29 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Maine by county and city: 16 counties with a station
| Maine county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 180 | 32 | 58.8 | 305,940 |
| York County | 85 | 22 | 39.6 | 214,731 |
| Kennebec County | 64 | 12 | 50.9 | 125,614 |
| Hancock County | 62 | 11 | 110.5 | 56,084 |
| Penobscot County | 39 | 19 | 25.4 | 153,571 |
| Androscoggin County | 33 | 9 | 29.4 | 112,323 |
| Oxford County | 31 | 3 | 52.8 | 58,728 |
| Franklin County | 26 | 4 | 86.2 | 30,145 |
16 of 16 counties in Maine have at least one public station; every county has one. County from station ZIP; 8 unplaced.
| Maine city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 56 | 9% |
| Augusta | 40 | 6% |
| South Portland | 25 | 4% |
| Bangor | 23 | 4% |
| Scarborough | 21 | 3% |
| Auburn | 20 | 3% |
135 cities and towns in Maine have a listed station.
Maine among its neighbours
| Closest to Maine | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (this page) | 47 | 0.9 | $10.50 | $4.37 | - |
| New Hampshire | -25 | +0.2 | -1.22 | +0.00 | 111 |
| Massachusetts | +18 | +1.1 | +1.02 | -0.05 | 154 |
| Vermont | +37 | +1.1 | -1.84 | +0.00 | 154 |
| Rhode Island | -15 | +0.3 | +0.64 | +0.00 | 188 |
Maine against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Alaska -0.64 $ against Maine
- +0 places, New York -0.53 $ against Maine
- Maine, rank 46: $10.50
- +2 places, Connecticut +0.60 $ against Maine
- +3 places, Rhode Island +0.64 $ against Maine
EVs on the road in Maine: 11,900 in 2025
| Year in Maine | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,000 | 4,200 | 0.24 | 1,234,700 |
| 2022 | 5,000 | 5,700 | 0.41 | 1,222,000 |
| 2023 | 7,400 | 7,600 | 0.60 | 1,236,000 |
| 2024 | 9,700 | 9,200 | 0.77 | 1,256,000 |
| 2025 | 11,900 | 10,300 | 0.94 | 1,270,800 |
Maine: EVs grew 4.0 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 37 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 8.6 EVs per 1,000 residents.
Charging 100 miles at home in Maine: $10.50
| Vehicle | Maine kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $8.11 | $1,093 | 4.1 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $10.50 | $1,415 | 5.3 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $13.13 | $1,770 | 6.7 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $19.00 | $2,560 | 38.6 |
Maine: 27.78 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.369 a gallon.
CSV| Maine miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $405 | $525 | $657 | $950 | $425 |
| 10,000 | $811 | $1,050 | $1,313 | $1,900 | $849 |
| 13,476 | $1,093 | $1,415 | $1,770 | $2,560 | $1,145 |
| 15,000 | $1,216 | $1,575 | $1,970 | $2,849 | $1,274 |
| 20,000 | $1,622 | $2,100 | $2,626 | $3,799 | $1,699 |
Gasoline against electricity in Maine: $19.00 against $10.50
| Measure | Maine |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Maine, $ a gallon | 4.37, New England (PADD 1A) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.190 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.105 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,145 |
| Break-even power price in Maine, ¢ per kWh | 50.2 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.141 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 5.3 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -86 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 0.2, 39.1, 0.0 |
| Home use in Maine, kWh a month | 532 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 80 |
| Maine gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Maine | 25 mpg saving in Maine | 30 mpg saving in Maine | 40 mpg saving in Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.25 | $775 | $337 | $45 | -$320 |
| $3.75 | $1,111 | $606 | $269 | -$152 |
| $4.25 | $1,448 | $876 | $494 | $17 |
| $4.75 | $1,785 | $1,145 | $718 | $185 |
| $5.25 | $2,122 | $1,415 | $943 | $353 |
Maine time-of-use rates
Maine: time-of-use 17% of utilities, smart meters 97.6%, dynamic 0.65 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Maine in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Maine utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co | 577,955 | 6 | 3.5-63.0 |
| Versant Power | 137,906 | 4 | 3.8-42.0 |
Maine by month: 26.1 to 30.4 ¢ per kWh
| Maine month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.13 | $9.88 | $12.35 |
| Feb | 26.25 | $9.92 | $12.41 |
| Mar | 28.27 | $10.69 | $13.36 |
| Apr | 28.11 | $10.63 | $13.29 |
| May | 27.91 | $10.55 | $13.19 |
| Jun | 28.14 | $10.64 | $13.30 |
| Jul | 27.98 | $10.58 | $13.23 |
| Aug | 28.25 | $10.68 | $13.35 |
| Sep | 27.98 | $10.58 | $13.23 |
| Oct | 26.63 | $10.07 | $12.59 |
| Nov | 27.85 | $10.53 | $13.17 |
| Dec | 30.39 | $11.49 | $14.37 |
4 biggest Maine utilities
| Maine utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co | 577,955 | 22.37 | $8.46 | $1,140 |
| Versant Power | 137,906 | 27.50 | $10.40 | $1,401 |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 10,803 | 17.06 | $6.45 | $869 |
| Houlton Water Company | 3,907 | 11.95 | $4.52 | $609 |
Your numbers for Maine
Sources for Maine
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 650 public stations in Maine
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 11,900 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 22,848 road miles in Maine
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 27.78 ¢ per kWh in Maine
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.37 for Maine
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $10.50 in Maine; licences and method for Maine
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Questions
Maine fast chargers, how many?
135 stations with DC fast ports, 431 ports; 9.8 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 2).
Maine cars per public charger?
14 plug-in cars per public port, rank 3 of 51 (1 = fewest).
EV or gasoline in Maine, which costs less?
$10.50 against $19.00 per 100 miles; $1,145 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.37 a gallon.
Maine CO2 of charging?
5.3 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.141 kg per kWh.
Maine EV charging stations, how many?
650 public stations, 47 per 100,000 residents (rank 5 of 51); 28 more are private.
Maine EV charging cost?
$10.50 per 100 miles at 27.78 ¢; $1,415 for 13,476 miles. Rank 46 of 51.
Maine chargers along the roads?
28.4 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (22,848 miles), rank 15.
Maine registered electric cars, how many?
11,900 battery electric and 10,300 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 0.9% of light-duty vehicles, 3,000 in 2021.
Maine county with most charging stations?
Cumberland County with 180 stations (32 with DC fast); 16 of 16 counties have any.
Maine time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Maine: time-of-use 17% of utilities, smart meters 97.6%, dynamic 0.65 per 100. 2 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.