Cheapest EV Charging in the New York City Metro
Where is EV charging cheapest in the New York City Metro?
As of May 27, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in the New York City Metro is New York at $0.15/kWh per kWh on average across 84 priced stations. We rank 9 New York City Metro cities by their average published $/kWh below.
City figures are the average $/kWh as of May 27, 2026 across stations with published pricing. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cities Ranked by Average EV Charging Price in the New York City Metro
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $0.15/kWh | Free | 84 55 free |
| 2 | Jersey City | $0.21/kWh | Free | 7 3 free |
| 3 | White Plains | $0.22/kWh | Free | 13 7 free |
| 4 | Bronx | $0.28/kWh | Free | 9 3 free |
| 5 | Sleepy Hollow | $0.30/kWh | $0.30/kWh | 4 |
| 6 | Newark | $0.32/kWh | Free | 7 4 free |
| 7 | Brooklyn | $0.36/kWh | Free | 30 7 free |
| 8 | Forest Hills | $0.39/kWh | $0.39/kWh | 3 |
| 9 | Queens | $0.39/kWh | $0.22/kWh | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in the New York City Metro?
As of May 27, 2026, New York has the lowest average published rate at $0.15/kWh per kWh across 84 priced stations.
How are New York City Metro cities ranked for charging cost?
Each city's figure is the average of every station with a published $/kWh price in that city (cities need at least 3 priced stations to be ranked). Cities are sorted cheapest to most expensive.