Cheapest EV Charging in New York
Where is EV charging cheapest in New York?
As of May 27, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in New York is Albany at Free per kWh on average across 4 priced stations. We rank 50 New York 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 New York
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 2 | Auburn | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 3 | Cazenovia | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 4 | Clifton Park | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 5 | Ithaca | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 6 | Jamestown | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 7 | Latham | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 8 | Liverpool | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 9 | New Paltz | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 10 | Niskayuna | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 11 | Phoenix | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 12 | Plattsburgh | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 13 | Spencerport | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 14 | Tuckahoe | Free | Free | 8 8 free |
| 15 | New Rochelle | $0.07/kWh | Free | 7 6 free |
| 16 | Watkins Glen | $0.08/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 17 | Farmington | $0.09/kWh | Free | 5 3 free |
| 18 | Niagara Falls | $0.09/kWh | Free | 5 4 free |
| 19 | Churchville | $0.10/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 20 | Lodi | $0.10/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 21 | Buffalo | $0.10/kWh | Free | 7 4 free |
| 22 | Rochester | $0.11/kWh | Free | 24 14 free |
| 23 | Yonkers | $0.12/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 24 | Penfield | $0.13/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 25 | Long Island City | $0.13/kWh | Free | 6 4 free |
| 26 | New York | $0.15/kWh | Free | 84 55 free |
| 27 | Bergen | $0.17/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 28 | Massena | $0.17/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 29 | Schenectady | $0.19/kWh | Free | 7 4 free |
| 30 | Staten Island | $0.20/kWh | Free | 4 2 free |
| 31 | Hudson | $0.20/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 32 | White Plains | $0.22/kWh | Free | 13 7 free |
| 33 | Garnerville | $0.22/kWh | Free | 7 3 free |
| 34 | New City | $0.22/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 35 | Newark | $0.23/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 36 | Victor | $0.24/kWh | Free | 6 2 free |
| 37 | Utica | $0.27/kWh | Free | 5 1 free |
| 38 | Trumansburg | $0.27/kWh | Free | 4 1 free |
| 39 | The Bronx | $0.28/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 40 | Bronx | $0.28/kWh | Free | 9 3 free |
| 41 | Sleepy Hollow | $0.30/kWh | $0.30/kWh | 4 |
| 42 | Pittsford | $0.31/kWh | $0.23/kWh | 3 |
| 43 | Canandaigua | $0.32/kWh | $0.25/kWh | 4 |
| 44 | Seneca Falls | $0.33/kWh | $0.28/kWh | 4 |
| 45 | Chittenango | $0.33/kWh | $0.18/kWh | 3 |
| 46 | Rensselaer | $0.35/kWh | $0.35/kWh | 3 |
| 47 | Brooklyn | $0.36/kWh | Free | 30 7 free |
| 48 | Forest Hills | $0.39/kWh | $0.39/kWh | 3 |
| 49 | Queens | $0.39/kWh | $0.22/kWh | 15 |
| 50 | Haverstraw | $0.61/kWh | $0.45/kWh | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in New York?
As of May 27, 2026, Albany has the lowest average published rate at Free per kWh across 4 priced stations.
How are New York 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.