Electricity Rates in Wisconsin
The average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 17.2¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 4% above the U.S. average, ranking #16 of 51 for price. At this rate, charging a typical 60–80 kWh EV at home costs just a few dollars. See exact costs by model below.
Residential rate
17.2¢/kWh
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Vs U.S. average
+4%
16.5¢/kWh national
Price rank
#16
of 51 (1 = highest)
Cost to charge popular EVs in Wisconsin
Full 0–100% home charge at Wisconsin's 17.2¢/kWh rate.
| Model | Battery | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 57.5 kWh | $10.98 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $14.32 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $17.37 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $16.23 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4 kWh | $14.77 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | $25.01 |
| Nissan Leaf | 39 kWh | $7.44 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $25.77 |
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Frequently asked questions
The average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is about 17.2¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg), which is 4% above the U.S. average. That makes it #16 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions by price.
Major utilities in Wisconsin
The state average blends every provider — your utility's actual rate may differ.
Wisconsin Electric Power rates19.2¢/kWhWisconsin Power & Light rates16.9¢/kWhWisconsin Public Service rates16.2¢/kWhNorthern States Power rates15.8¢/kWhMadison Gas & Electric rates20.3¢/kWhAdams-Columbia Electric Coop rates17.6¢/kWhPolk-Burnett Electric Coop rates15.9¢/kWhBarron Electric Coop rates15.7¢/kWhRiverland Energy Cooperative rates16.3¢/kWhOakdale Electric Coop rates15.9¢/kWhSun Prairie Utilities rates12.1¢/kWhManitowoc Public Utilities rates11.2¢/kWhCity of Kaukauna rates12.5¢/kWhScenic Rivers Energy Coop rates15.2¢/kWh