The short answer: A 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD costs about $5.89 per 100 miles to charge at home in Maryland, and $19.24 for the energy to drive its 327-mile EPA range. That uses the August 2026 residential average of 21.40¢/kWh, up from 19.89¢/kWh in August 2025 and about 18% above the U.S. residential average of 18.16¢/kWh. The same 100 miles cost about $13.43 in a 30-mpg gas SUV at AAA’s Maryland average of $4.030 a gallon (October 28, 2026), and about $14.85 at a public DC fast charger.
EIA Table 5.6.A: EIA labels the 2026 values in this table as preliminary estimates based on a cutoff model sample from Form EIA-861M (formerly EIA-826). Values for 2025 are final. These are state or district-wide residential averages, not a household tariff. Method.
EV vs gas in Maryland: cost per 100 miles
Maryland’s regular gas averaged $4.030 a gallon on October 28, 2026, the 18th-cheapest among the 50 states and the District (AAA).
| How you fuel | Math | Per 100 mi | 12,000 mi/yr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, charged at home | 21.40¢/kWh × 27.50 kWh | $5.89 | $707 | EPA · EIA |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, public DC fast | $0.540/kWh × 27.50 kWh | $14.85 | $1,782 | Paren, U.S. average |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 (2.5 L hybrid, 2WD) | $4.030/gal ÷ 43 mpg | $9.37 | $1,125 | EPA · AAA |
| 2026 Honda CR-V FWD (1.5 L turbo, gas) | $4.030/gal ÷ 30 mpg | $13.43 | $1,612 | EPA · AAA |
- Home charging vs the gas SUV: about $905 a year less at 12,000 miles. Home charging stays cheaper until electricity reaches about 48.85¢/kWh, 2.3× the state average.
- Home charging vs the hybrid: home charging is about $418 a year cheaper. The break-even against the hybrid is 34.08¢/kWh.
- Public fast charging vs gas: relying on DC fast charging costs more than the gas SUV at these prices ($14.85 vs $13.43 per 100 miles).
Checked on the Model Y: 27.50 kWh/100 mi × $0.2140/kWh = 5.8850, which rounds to $5.89 per 100 miles. The gas SUV is 100 ÷ 30 mpg × $4.030 = 13.4330, or $13.43. The break-even electricity price is $13.43 ÷ 27.50 kWh = 48.85¢ per kWh.
Utility EV and time-of-use prices in Maryland
Prices quoted from each utility’s tariff or rate page. Fixed charges, riders and taxes are extra unless the line says otherwise.
- BGE, Schedule EV (supply): Standard Offer Service supply for Oct. 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 is 11.698¢/kWh off-peak and 25.450¢ on-peak. Delivery is billed on top. BGE, Standard Offer Service rates, checked Nov 2026.
AFDC’s utility records (program types, no prices) list 2 utilities in Maryland with an EV rate or managed charging:
- Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) (EV rate) · site
- Delmarva Power (EV rate) · site
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EV rebates and tax credits in Maryland
- Maryland EV excise tax credit (Open, Maryland MVA): Fiscal 2027 money is available: the MVA reported $2,200,000 in credits left as of Oct. 1, 2026. AFDC lists the credit as up to $3,000 for a qualifying EV priced up to $50,000, first come, first served. Maryland MVA bulletin, Oct. 1, 2026, AFDC law 8381, checked Nov 2026.
- Maryland Energy Administration EVSE rebate (Open): 50% of the cost of buying and installing a home Level 2 charger, up to $700. The program takes applications after the charger is installed and paid for. Maryland Energy Administration, EVSE rebate, checked Nov 2026.
Federal credits are gone: 30D and 25E for vehicles acquired after Sept. 30, 2025, and 30C for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS: new, used, charger).
Public charging in Maryland
The AFDC counted 5,649 public charging ports at 1,694 locations in Maryland on October 28, 2026: 4,034 Level 2 and 1,603 DC fast, plus 12 Level 1. AFDC also counts about 120,500 battery-electric vehicles registered in Maryland through 2025 (2.4% of light-duty registrations). That is about 21.3 EVs per public port, against 21.7 nationally, the 14th-most EVs per port among the 50 states and the District.
Paren’s Q3 2026 report has no Maryland figure, so fast-charging math here uses its U.S. average of $0.540 per kWh.
Stations that bill energy delivered to the car charge less than the EPA wall figure. As a rough estimate (wall energy × 0.894, a Level 2 efficiency from Sears et al., 2014), the Model Y comes to about $13.28 per 100 miles at $0.540/kWh.
Cost to charge five common EVs in Maryland
| Vehicle | EPA kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Home / 100 mi | Home full charge | Public DC / 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.50 | 327 mi | $5.89 | $19.24 | $14.85 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.30 | 321 mi | $5.20 | $16.69 | $13.12 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | 31.08 | 319 mi | $6.65 | $21.22 | $16.78 |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 30.00 | 318 mi | $6.42 | $20.42 | $16.20 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD | 31.44 | 260 mi | $6.73 | $17.49 | $16.98 |
Where Maryland sits
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Related: what a Level 2 charger costs to install in Maryland, home charger rebates in Maryland, the extra EV registration fee in Maryland, whether your panel can take a Level 2 circuit, home charger comparison, and all free EV tools.
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How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Maryland?
About $5.89 per 100 miles in a 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 21.40¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026), and $19.24 for its full 327-mile range. The five EVs in the table run $5.20 to $6.73 per 100 miles.
Is charging an EV cheaper than buying gas in Maryland?
Yes, at home: $5.89 per 100 miles for the Model Y versus $13.43 for a 30-mpg gas SUV and $9.37 for a 43-mpg hybrid, with regular at $4.030 (AAA, October 28, 2026). The SUV only wins above 48.85¢/kWh.
Is public DC fast charging more expensive than gas in Maryland?
Yes. $14.85 per 100 miles at $0.540/kWh (Paren, U.S. average) is more than the gas SUV’s $13.43 and $8.96 more than home charging.
Do Maryland utilities offer EV charging rates?
BGE, Schedule EV (supply): Standard Offer Service supply for Oct. 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 is 11.698¢/kWh off-peak and 25.450¢ on-peak. Delivery is billed on top.
What EV rebates or tax credits are available in Maryland?
Maryland EV excise tax credit: Fiscal 2027 money is available: the MVA reported $2,200,000 in credits left as of Oct. 1, 2026. AFDC lists the credit as up to $3,000 for a qualifying EV priced up to $50,000, first come, first served. Maryland Energy Administration EVSE rebate: 50% of the cost of buying and installing a home Level 2 charger, up to $700. The program takes applications after the charger is installed and paid for.
How many public EV chargers are there in Maryland?
The AFDC station count for October 28, 2026 shows 1,694 public charging locations in Maryland with 5,649 ports: 4,034 Level 2 and 1,603 DC fast, plus 12 Level 1. AFDC counts about 120,500 battery-electric vehicles registered there through 2025, or about 21.3 EVs per public port.
More sources
Electricity, gas, vehicle and fast-charging sources are linked in the tables above.
- AFDC station counts (October 28, 2026), registrations (2025), and utility records (2026-10-28).
- NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance, statewide mean temperature: Maryland January 33.9°F, July 76.7°F (1991–2020 averages).
- AAA, cold weather and EV range (Feb. 7, 2019).
- EIA state generation data, 2024: nuclear 41.6%, natural gas 39.3%, coal 7%, hydropower 5.2%.