Cheapest EV Charging in New York
Where is EV charging cheapest in New York?
As of October 20, 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 56 New York cities by their average published $/kWh below.
City figures are the average $/kWh as of October 20, 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 | Astoria | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 3 | Auburn | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 4 | Binghamton | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 5 | Cazenovia | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 6 | Cooperstown | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 7 | Flushing | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 8 | Horseheads | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 9 | Ithaca | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 10 | Jamestown | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 11 | Liverpool | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 12 | Long Island City | Free | Free | 8 8 free |
| 13 | Manhattan | Free | Free | 7 7 free |
| 14 | Monsey | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 15 | New Paltz | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 16 | Niagara Falls | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 17 | Niskayuna | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 18 | Penfield | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 19 | Plattsburgh | Free | Free | 6 6 free |
| 20 | Riverhead | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 21 | Spring Valley | Free | Free | 8 8 free |
| 22 | Stone Ridge | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 23 | Tuckahoe | Free | Free | 8 8 free |
| 24 | Watertown | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 25 | New York | $0.02/kWh | Free | 225 219 free |
| 26 | Latham | $0.03/kWh | Free | 5 4 free |
| 27 | Rochester | $0.04/kWh | Free | 26 23 free |
| 28 | Clifton Park | $0.04/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 29 | Farmington | $0.06/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 30 | Highland | $0.06/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 31 | Lake Placid | $0.07/kWh | Free | 5 4 free |
| 32 | Brooklyn | $0.08/kWh | Free | 53 45 free |
| 33 | Staten Island | $0.09/kWh | Free | 5 4 free |
| 34 | Rome | $0.09/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 35 | Utica | $0.10/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 36 | New Rochelle | $0.10/kWh | Free | 5 4 free |
| 37 | Canandaigua | $0.12/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 38 | Hudson | $0.12/kWh | Free | 5 3 free |
| 39 | White Plains | $0.13/kWh | Free | 11 8 free |
| 40 | Bardonia | $0.13/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 41 | Monroe | $0.13/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 42 | New City | $0.13/kWh | Free | 5 3 free |
| 43 | Trumansburg | $0.15/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 44 | Bronx | $0.16/kWh | Free | 12 7 free |
| 45 | Buffalo | $0.16/kWh | Free | 6 3 free |
| 46 | Massena | $0.17/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 47 | Newburgh | $0.20/kWh | Free | 4 2 free |
| 48 | Suffern | $0.20/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 49 | Geneva | $0.22/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
| 50 | Garnerville | $0.22/kWh | Free | 7 3 free |
| 51 | Schenectady | $0.24/kWh | Free | 5 2 free |
| 52 | Victor | $0.25/kWh | Free | 5 2 free |
| 53 | Syracuse | $0.31/kWh | Free | 6 2 free |
| 54 | Chittenango | $0.33/kWh | $0.18/kWh | 3 |
| 55 | Rensselaer | $0.35/kWh | $0.35/kWh | 3 |
| 56 | Queens | $0.48/kWh | $0.22/kWh | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in New York?
As of October 20, 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.