DTE Electric Electricity Rates
DTE Electric residential customers pay an average of 20.1¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $122.74 per month — 4% above the Michigan state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
Residential rate
20.1¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
Average bill
$122.74
per month, residential
Vs MI average
+4%
19.3¢/kWh state avg
What a DTE Electric bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at DTE Electric's effective 20.1¢/kWh rate vs the Michigan average of 19.3¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | DTE Electric | MI average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $100.65 | $96.50 |
| 750 kWh | $150.98 | $144.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $201.30 | $193.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $251.63 | $241.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $301.95 | $289.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $402.60 | $386.00 |
EV charging cost on DTE Electric
Rate is pre-filled to DTE Electric's 20.1¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
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Frequently asked questions
DTE Electric's average residential rate is 20.1¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.
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Think your DTE Electric bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.