Electricity rates in Michigan and what they mean for charging an EV

Average residential price, how it moved over the past year, the state's EV registration fee, and the annual home-charging cost of every current electric car.

Michigan sits at 22.99¢ per kWh on a scale running from 13.11¢ in Nevada to 52.72¢ in Hawaii.

Households in Michigan pay an average of 22.99¢ per kilowatt-hour, against a national average of 19.42¢. That is 18% above the U.S. figure, and it moved up 10.4% from 20.82¢ a year earlier.

EV registration fees in Michigan

Most states charge electric vehicles an extra registration fee to make up for the gasoline tax they do not pay. What Michigan currently has on the books, per the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center:

Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee

In addition to standard registration fees, EVs, including all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), are subject to an annual fee. The specific fees are as follows: +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Vehicle Type | Gross Vehicle Weight | Fee | | | Rating | | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | PHEV | 8,000 pounds (lbs.) | $30 | | | or less | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | PHEV | > 8,000 lbs. | $100 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | EV | 8,000 lbs. or less | $100 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | EV | > 8,000 lbs. | $200 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ PHEV fees will increase by $2.50 per $0.01 that the state motor fuel tax exceeds $0.19 and EV fees will increase by $5.00 per $0.01 that the state motor fuel tax exceeds $0.19. (Reference Michigan Compiled Laws 257.801)/mileg.aspx?page=home))

Most efficient, median and least efficient of the 223 electric cars on sale, charged at Michigan prices.

Annual home-charging cost in Michigan, by car

At 22.99¢/kWh and 12,000 miles a year. Sorted from most to least efficient.

States that pay about the same

Cheapest in the country: Nevada (13.11¢), Nebraska (13.25¢), Utah (13.37¢). Most expensive: Hawaii (52.72¢), California (34.74¢), Massachusetts (29.61¢). See all 51 →

Questions people ask about electricity and EVs in Michigan

How much is electricity in Michigan?

Households in Michigan pay an average of 22.99¢ per kilowatt-hour, against a U.S. average of 19.42¢. That is 18% above the national figure, making it the 13th most expensive of 51 including DC. Prices moved up 10.4% over the past year, from 20.82¢.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Michigan?

At 22.99¢ per kWh and 12,000 miles a year, home charging runs from $637 a year for the most efficient car on sale (the Lucid Air Pure) to $1,823 for the least efficient (the GMC Hummer EV SUV 2M20). Public DC fast charging costs substantially more per kWh than charging at home.

Does Michigan charge an EV registration fee?

The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center lists no current EV-specific registration fee for Michigan. Most states have one, so this can change — check with the state DMV before registering.

Is Michigan a cheap place to run an electric car?

On electricity price alone, no. Charging a typical EV for a year costs $979 here, compared with $827 at the national average price. Registration fees and insurance vary by state too and are not included in that figure.

Electricity price is the state-wide average residential rate from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly table 5.6.A (May 2026). Your own utility's rate — and any time-of-use plan you are on — can differ substantially. Energy use per 100 miles is derived from EPA ratings; see any car's page for the method.