EV charging in New Mexico: stations, EVs and home cost
New Mexico has 489 public charging stations, 176 of them with DC fast ports: 23 per 100,000 residents (rank 15) and 6.8 per 1,000 road miles (rank 35). 16,600 battery electric and 7,100 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in New Mexico in 2025, 0.8% of light-duty vehicles; 4,200 EVs in 2021. That is 19 plug-in cars per public port. Charging 100 miles at home costs $5.70 at 15.08 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $17.06 at $3.92 a gallon (3.0 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,531 a year.
489 public stations in New Mexico: 23 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | New Mexico | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in New Mexico | 489 | 32 | 47 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 176 | 29 | 616 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 23.1 | 15 | 8.3 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of New Mexico public road | 6.8 | 35 | 72,285 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 647 | - | 1,265 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 77 | 28 | 4 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 64 | - | 152 with CCS, 90 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in New Mexico: ChargePoint Network 298, Non-Networked 32, Tesla Destination 27, Tesla 23; 21 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
New Mexico by county and city: 30 counties with a station
| New Mexico county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 157 | 32 | 23.3 | 674,357 |
| Santa Fe County | 81 | 21 | 52.2 | 155,175 |
| Doña Ana County | 53 | 7 | 23.9 | 221,665 |
| Taos County | 24 | 13 | 69.5 | 34,516 |
| Sandoval County | 19 | 5 | 12.5 | 151,538 |
| San Juan County | 14 | 7 | 11.6 | 121,178 |
| Chaves County | 11 | 6 | 17.1 | 64,446 |
| Otero County | 10 | 6 | 14.7 | 68,235 |
30 of 33 counties in New Mexico have at least one public station; 3 have none. County from station ZIP; 4 unplaced.
| New Mexico city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 159 | 33% |
| Santa Fe | 79 | 16% |
| Las Cruces | 43 | 9% |
| Farmington | 12 | 2% |
| Taos | 12 | 2% |
| Los Alamos | 10 | 2% |
79 cities and towns in New Mexico have a listed station.
New Mexico among its neighbours
| Closest to New Mexico | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (this page) | 23 | 0.8 | $5.70 | $3.92 | - |
| Arizona | -2 | +1.3 | +0.09 | +1.80 | 329 |
| Colorado | +27 | +2.1 | +0.29 | +0.17 | 349 |
| Utah | +7 | +1.3 | -0.76 | +0.56 | 503 |
| Oklahoma | -14 | -0.2 | -0.74 | +0.37 | 537 |
New Mexico against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Georgia -0.13 $ against New Mexico
- +0 places, South Carolina -0.05 $ against New Mexico
- New Mexico, rank 22: $5.70
- +2 places, Florida +0.06 $ against New Mexico
- +3 places, Virginia +0.08 $ against New Mexico
EVs on the road in New Mexico: 16,600 in 2025
| Year in New Mexico | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,200 | 2,800 | 0.22 | 1,903,300 |
| 2022 | 7,100 | 3,900 | 0.37 | 1,929,400 |
| 2023 | 10,300 | 4,900 | 0.53 | 1,952,400 |
| 2024 | 13,000 | 5,800 | 0.66 | 1,955,900 |
| 2025 | 16,600 | 7,100 | 0.84 | 1,986,300 |
New Mexico: EVs grew 4.0 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 38 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 7.8 EVs per 1,000 residents.
Charging 100 miles at home in New Mexico: $5.70
| Vehicle | New Mexico kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $4.40 | $593 | 10.2 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $5.70 | $768 | 13.2 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $7.13 | $961 | 16.5 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $17.06 | $2,299 | 38.6 |
New Mexico: 15.08 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $3.924 a gallon.
CSV| New Mexico miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $220 | $285 | $356 | $853 | $568 |
| 10,000 | $440 | $570 | $713 | $1,706 | $1,136 |
| 13,476 | $593 | $768 | $961 | $2,299 | $1,531 |
| 15,000 | $660 | $855 | $1,069 | $2,559 | $1,704 |
| 20,000 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,426 | $3,412 | $2,272 |
Gasoline against electricity in New Mexico: $17.06 against $5.70
| Measure | New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for New Mexico, $ a gallon | 3.92, Gulf Coast (PADD 3) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.171 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.057 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,531 |
| Break-even power price in New Mexico, ¢ per kWh | 45.1 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.349 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 13.2 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -66 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 20.7, 26.6, 0.0 |
| Home use in New Mexico, kWh a month | 654 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 65 |
| New Mexico gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in New Mexico | 25 mpg saving in New Mexico | 30 mpg saving in New Mexico | 40 mpg saving in New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | $1,253 | $849 | $579 | $242 |
| $3.50 | $1,590 | $1,118 | $804 | $411 |
| $4.00 | $1,927 | $1,388 | $1,029 | $579 |
| $4.50 | $2,264 | $1,657 | $1,253 | $748 |
| $5.00 | $2,601 | $1,927 | $1,478 | $916 |
New Mexico time-of-use rates
New Mexico: time-of-use 73% of utilities, smart meters 28.4%, dynamic 0.83 per 100. Plans with an electric vehicle name in New Mexico: Public Service Co of NM, 1A (Residential Whole House Electric Vehicle Rate Pilot).
| New Mexico utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | 492,945 | 2 | 9.8-27.7 |
| Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc | 28,093 | 1 | 8.3-14.4 |
| Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc | 26,097 | 1 | 5.6-15.8 |
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | 20,415 | 1 | 4.5-13.0 |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | 19,126 | 2 | 1.5-15.0 |
| Otero County Electric Coop Inc | 16,448 | 1 | 6.6-13.4 |
New Mexico by month: 13.7 to 16.5 ¢ per kWh
| New Mexico month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.66 | $5.16 | $6.46 |
| Feb | 14.53 | $5.49 | $6.87 |
| Mar | 14.78 | $5.59 | $6.99 |
| Apr | 14.35 | $5.43 | $6.78 |
| May | 14.50 | $5.48 | $6.85 |
| Jun | 14.68 | $5.55 | $6.94 |
| Jul | 15.80 | $5.97 | $7.47 |
| Aug | 16.19 | $6.12 | $7.65 |
| Sep | 16.52 | $6.25 | $7.81 |
| Oct | 14.95 | $5.65 | $7.07 |
| Nov | 15.61 | $5.90 | $7.38 |
| Dec | 14.66 | $5.54 | $6.93 |
12 biggest New Mexico utilities
| New Mexico utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | 492,945 | 15.57 | $5.89 | $793 |
| City of Farmington | 35,990 | 12.69 | $4.80 | $646 |
| Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc | 28,093 | 15.36 | $5.81 | $783 |
| Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc | 26,097 | 18.18 | $6.87 | $926 |
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | 20,415 | 16.02 | $6.06 | $816 |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | 19,126 | 17.16 | $6.49 | $874 |
| Otero County Electric Coop Inc | 16,448 | 17.65 | $6.67 | $899 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc | 10,258 | 12.87 | $4.86 | $655 |
| Los Alamos County | 7,742 | 14.15 | $5.35 | $721 |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc | 7,217 | 10.07 | $3.81 | $513 |
| Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc | 6,150 | 8.91 | $3.37 | $454 |
| Roosevelt County Elec Coop Inc | 3,918 | 12.07 | $4.56 | $615 |
Your numbers for New Mexico
Sources for New Mexico
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 489 public stations in New Mexico
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 16,600 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 72,285 road miles in New Mexico
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 15.08 ¢ per kWh in New Mexico
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $3.92 for New Mexico
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $5.70 in New Mexico; licences and method for New Mexico
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Questions
New Mexico fast chargers, how many?
176 stations with DC fast ports, 616 ports; 8.3 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 4).
EV or gasoline in New Mexico, which costs less?
$5.70 against $17.06 per 100 miles; $1,531 a year over 13,476 miles at $3.92 a gallon.
New Mexico EV charging stations, how many?
489 public stations, 23 per 100,000 residents (rank 15 of 51); 47 more are private.
New Mexico cars per public charger?
19 plug-in cars per public port, rank 15 of 51 (1 = fewest).
New Mexico chargers along the roads?
6.8 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (72,285 miles), rank 35.
New Mexico registered electric cars, how many?
16,600 battery electric and 7,100 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 0.8% of light-duty vehicles, 4,200 in 2021.
New Mexico CO2 of charging?
13.2 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.349 kg per kWh.
New Mexico EV charging cost?
$5.70 per 100 miles at 15.08 ¢; $768 for 13,476 miles. Rank 22 of 51.
New Mexico county with most charging stations?
Bernalillo County with 157 stations (32 with DC fast); 30 of 33 counties have any.
New Mexico time-of-use rates for EV owners?
New Mexico: time-of-use 73% of utilities, smart meters 28.4%, dynamic 0.83 per 100. 8 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.