EV charging in Massachusetts: stations, EVs and home cost
Charging 100 miles at home costs $11.50 at 30.41 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $18.77 at $4.32 a gallon (1.6 times), so 13,476 miles saves $980 a year. Massachusetts has 4,568 public charging stations, 528 of them with DC fast ports: 65 per 100,000 residents (rank 2) and 123.8 per 1,000 road miles (rank 2). 113,900 battery electric and 60,000 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Massachusetts in 2025, 2.0% of light-duty vehicles; 30,500 EVs in 2021. That is 15 plug-in cars per public port.
Gasoline against electricity in Massachusetts: $18.77 against $11.50
| Measure | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Massachusetts, $ a gallon | 4.32, EIA Massachusetts series |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.188 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.115 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 980 |
| Break-even power price in Massachusetts, ¢ per kWh | 49.6 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.373 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 14.1 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -64 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 0.0, 77.3, 0.0 |
| Home use in Massachusetts, kWh a month | 595 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 71 |
| Massachusetts gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Massachusetts | 25 mpg saving in Massachusetts | 30 mpg saving in Massachusetts | 40 mpg saving in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.25 | $641 | $203 | -$89 | -$454 |
| $3.75 | $977 | $472 | $135 | -$286 |
| $4.25 | $1,314 | $742 | $360 | -$117 |
| $4.75 | $1,651 | $1,011 | $584 | $51 |
| $5.25 | $1,988 | $1,281 | $809 | $219 |
Charging 100 miles at home in Massachusetts: $11.50
| Vehicle | Massachusetts kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $8.88 | $1,196 | 10.9 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $11.50 | $1,549 | 14.1 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $14.38 | $1,937 | 17.6 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $18.77 | $2,529 | 38.6 |
Massachusetts: 30.41 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.316 a gallon.
CSV| Massachusetts miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $444 | $575 | $719 | $938 | $363 |
| 10,000 | $888 | $1,150 | $1,438 | $1,877 | $727 |
| 13,476 | $1,196 | $1,549 | $1,937 | $2,529 | $980 |
| 15,000 | $1,331 | $1,724 | $2,156 | $2,815 | $1,090 |
| 20,000 | $1,775 | $2,299 | $2,875 | $3,753 | $1,454 |
EVs on the road in Massachusetts: 113,900 in 2025
| Year in Massachusetts | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,500 | 22,200 | 0.56 | 5,423,200 |
| 2022 | 49,400 | 30,500 | 0.91 | 5,422,300 |
| 2023 | 73,800 | 43,800 | 1.34 | 5,491,100 |
| 2024 | 91,100 | 52,200 | 1.65 | 5,534,800 |
| 2025 | 113,900 | 60,000 | 2.04 | 5,593,900 |
Massachusetts: EVs grew 3.7 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 42 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 16.3 EVs per 1,000 residents.
4,568 public stations in Massachusetts: 65 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Massachusetts | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Massachusetts | 4,568 | 3 | 246 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 528 | 9 | 1,985 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 65.3 | 2 | 7.6 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Massachusetts public road | 123.8 | 2 | 36,894 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 9,791 | - | 11,782 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 767 | 3 | 7 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 169 | - | 464 with CCS, 186 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Massachusetts: ChargePoint Network 3,648, RED_E 150, AMPUP 144, Non-Networked 120; 37 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Massachusetts by county and city: 14 counties with a station
| Massachusetts county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1,482 | 117 | 91.3 | 1,622,896 |
| Suffolk County | 812 | 38 | 103.8 | 782,172 |
| Worcester County | 411 | 72 | 47.7 | 861,664 |
| Norfolk County | 405 | 67 | 55.9 | 724,540 |
| Essex County | 339 | 40 | 42.0 | 807,258 |
| Bristol County | 198 | 35 | 34.2 | 578,436 |
| Hampden County | 191 | 48 | 41.3 | 462,853 |
| Plymouth County | 175 | 39 | 32.9 | 531,889 |
14 of 14 counties in Massachusetts have at least one public station; every county has one. County from station ZIP; 51 unplaced.
| Massachusetts city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 790 | 17% |
| Cambridge | 396 | 9% |
| Worcester | 158 | 3% |
| Marlborough | 90 | 2% |
| Waltham | 83 | 2% |
| Springfield | 80 | 2% |
310 cities and towns in Massachusetts have a listed station.
Massachusetts time-of-use rates
Massachusetts: time-of-use 6% of utilities, smart meters 10.4%, dynamic 0.18 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Massachusetts in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Massachusetts utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co | 1,210,113 | 4 | 7.5-43.4 |
| Town of Reading | 27,405 | 2 | 9.5-21.9 |
| Nantucket Electric Co | 12,823 | 4 | 21.1-27.1 |
12 biggest Massachusetts utilities
| Massachusetts utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | 1,303,076 | 19.92 | $7.53 | $1,015 |
| Massachusetts Electric Co | 1,210,113 | 23.07 | $8.72 | $1,175 |
| City of Taunton | 35,684 | 21.46 | $8.11 | $1,094 |
| Town of Reading | 27,405 | 15.86 | $6.00 | $808 |
| Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co | 26,290 | 23.97 | $9.06 | $1,221 |
| City of Chicopee | 23,218 | 16.16 | $6.11 | $824 |
| City of Peabody | 22,546 | 15.71 | $5.94 | $800 |
| City of Westfield | 16,200 | 17.59 | $6.65 | $896 |
| Town of Shrewsbury | 15,713 | 14.27 | $5.40 | $727 |
| City of Holyoke | 15,040 | 16.58 | $6.27 | $845 |
| Town of Middleborough | 14,884 | 15.84 | $5.99 | $807 |
| Town of Braintree | 14,039 | 15.79 | $5.97 | $804 |
Massachusetts by month: 29.9 to 31.3 ¢ per kWh
| Massachusetts month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.96 | $11.33 | $14.16 |
| Feb | 30.31 | $11.46 | $14.33 |
| Mar | 30.12 | $11.39 | $14.24 |
| Apr | 30.59 | $11.56 | $14.46 |
| May | 29.85 | $11.28 | $14.11 |
| Jun | 30.27 | $11.44 | $14.31 |
| Jul | 30.01 | $11.35 | $14.19 |
| Aug | 30.55 | $11.55 | $14.44 |
| Sep | 30.31 | $11.46 | $14.33 |
| Oct | 31.29 | $11.83 | $14.79 |
| Nov | 31.13 | $11.77 | $14.72 |
| Dec | 30.80 | $11.64 | $14.56 |
Massachusetts among its neighbours
| Closest to Massachusetts | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (this page) | 65 | 2.0 | $11.50 | $4.32 | - |
| Rhode Island | -33 | -0.8 | -0.35 | +0.05 | 36 |
| New Hampshire | -44 | -0.9 | -2.22 | +0.05 | 60 |
| Connecticut | -20 | -0.4 | -0.42 | +0.05 | 102 |
| Vermont | +19 | +0.0 | -2.88 | +0.05 | 148 |
Massachusetts against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Connecticut -0.42 $ against Massachusetts
- +0 places, Rhode Island -0.35 $ against Massachusetts
- Massachusetts, rank 49: $11.50
- +2 places, California +0.36 $ against Massachusetts
- +3 places, Hawaii +3.78 $ against Massachusetts
Your numbers for Massachusetts
Sources for Massachusetts
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 4,568 public stations in Massachusetts
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 113,900 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 36,894 road miles in Massachusetts
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 30.41 ¢ per kWh in Massachusetts
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.32 for Massachusetts
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $11.50 in Massachusetts; licences and method for Massachusetts
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Questions
EV or gasoline in Massachusetts, which costs less?
$11.50 against $18.77 per 100 miles; $980 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.32 a gallon.
Massachusetts EV charging stations, how many?
4,568 public stations, 65 per 100,000 residents (rank 2 of 51); 246 more are private.
Massachusetts chargers along the roads?
123.8 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (36,894 miles), rank 2.
Massachusetts EV charging cost?
$11.50 per 100 miles at 30.41 ¢; $1,549 for 13,476 miles. Rank 49 of 51.
Massachusetts fast chargers, how many?
528 stations with DC fast ports, 1,985 ports; 7.6 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 7).
Massachusetts cars per public charger?
15 plug-in cars per public port, rank 7 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Massachusetts registered electric cars, how many?
113,900 battery electric and 60,000 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 2.0% of light-duty vehicles, 30,500 in 2021.
Massachusetts CO2 of charging?
14.1 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.373 kg per kWh.
Massachusetts county with most charging stations?
Middlesex County with 1,482 stations (117 with DC fast); 14 of 14 counties have any.
Massachusetts time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Massachusetts: time-of-use 6% of utilities, smart meters 10.4%, dynamic 0.18 per 100. 3 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.