Home price
17.15 cents
about the same as the US average
Cost per mile
5.7 cents
Average of 17 models
1,000 miles
$57
Home charging
Public charging ports
720
19th of 51 per 1,000 homes
Cost to charge each model in Delaware
Each row uses the EPA combined efficiency of a model's main trim, measured at the wall, and Delaware's average price of 17.15 cents per kWh. The list runs from the most efficient to the least.
| Model | kWh per 100 miles | Cents per mile | 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 24.6 | 4.2 | $42 |
| Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 4.7 | $47 |
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | 4.7 | $47 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 28.2 | 4.8 | $48 |
| BMW i4 | 28.5 | 4.9 | $49 |
| Kia EV6 | 29.6 | 5.1 | $51 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | 5.1 | $51 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 30.0 | 5.1 | $51 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 30.7 | 5.3 | $53 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 31.1 | 5.3 | $53 |
| Tesla Model X | 32.2 | 5.5 | $55 |
| Nissan Leaf | 32.7 | 5.6 | $56 |
| Kia EV9 | 40.0 | 6.9 | $69 |
| Rivian R1T | 42.9 | 7.4 | $74 |
| Rivian R1S | 42.9 | 7.4 | $74 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 42.9 | 7.4 | $74 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | 8.2 | $82 |
Source: U.S. EPA and DOE, fueleconomy.gov, read October 10, 2026, and U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Real efficiency changes with speed, weather and load, and your own plan may differ from the state average.
Gas break-even price in Delaware
The table shows the price of gasoline at which a gas car costs the same per mile as the average electric model charged at home in Delaware. If gas near you costs more, charging at home is cheaper per mile.
| Home price | 25 mpg car | 30 mpg car | 35 mpg car | 40 mpg car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware: 17.15 cents | $1.43 a gallon | $1.72 a gallon | $2.01 a gallon | $2.29 a gallon |
| US average: 17.23 cents | $1.44 a gallon | $1.73 a gallon | $2.02 a gallon | $2.31 a gallon |
Compared with the US average price, home charging in Delaware saves about $3 a year over 12,000 miles. Gas prices change weekly, so use the local price you see. To test your own car, use the EV charging cost calculator.
Public charging in Delaware
| Measure | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Station locations | 227 |
| Charging ports | 720 |
| Level 2 ports | 409 |
| DC fast ports | 309 |
| Ports per 1,000 homes | 1.5 (19th of 51) |
Source: DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, station counts by state, as of October 10, 2026. Counts include legacy chargers and exclude home charging. Homes come from EIA residential customers.
Public fast chargers usually cost more per kWh than home electricity, and prices vary by network, so budget for them separately. Our DC fast charging cost page shows what-if prices, and the Level 2 page covers charging at home or at work.
Time-of-use plans for EV owners in Delaware
Some utilities charge less for electricity at night, which suits an EV that charges while you sleep. 1 Delaware utility reports a residential time-of-use program in the 2025 EIA filings. The largest are:
| Utility | Homes served |
|---|---|
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | 108,801 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), dynamic pricing schedule. A reported program does not mean it is open to every customer or that it fits an EV. Ask the utility for current prices.
Read time-of-use rates explained, then test a plan against your habits with the time-of-use rate calculator.
States with similar prices to Delaware
Home charging costs follow the electric price, so states with close prices have close costs. These are the four states nearest to Delaware in 2025 average residential price.
How we work out the numbers
Cost per mile is kWh per mile times price per kWh. We take kWh per 100 miles from EPA records for each model, which already include charging losses, and divide by 100. The price is the Delaware average residential price for 2025, which includes fixed charges spread over every kWh. The average of the 17 models is 33.4 kWh per 100 miles.
Your price may differ
Delaware EV charging questions
How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Delaware?
At the 2025 average residential price of 17.15 cents per kWh, home charging costs about 5.7 cents per mile for an average of the 17 models on this site, or about $57 for 1,000 miles.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV in Delaware than in other states?
Delaware ranks 34th of 51 places from the lowest price per kWh, and the average price is about the same as the US average of 17.23 cents.
How many public charging ports does Delaware have?
The Department of Energy lists 227 public charging station locations and 720 ports in Delaware, including 309 DC fast ports, as of October 10, 2026.
Can a time-of-use plan lower my charging cost in Delaware?
It can. 1 Delaware utility reports a residential time-of-use program to EIA. Ask your utility about overnight prices, and check your own plan before you rely on it.