EV Charging · Published 2026-07-17
The 10 Most Expensive States to Install a Home EV Charger (2026)
The ten most expensive states for a Level 2 home charger installation, ranked from the same July 2026 dataset that powers our calculators — with full state breakdowns.
Figures are installed Level 2 home charger averages — the electrical work, not the charger, drives most of the spread. The gas-vs-electricity gap decides the savings. Here are the ten most expensive states, every figure linking to that state's full breakdown.
| # | State | Level 2 charger, installed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $1,900 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $1,900 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $1,900 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $1,900 |
| 5 | California | $1,900 |
| 6 | Alaska | $1,900 |
| 7 | Washington | $1,700 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $1,700 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $1,700 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $1,700 |
#1: New York
New York is one of the most expensive states for a Level 2 home charger installation, ranking #50 of 50 at $1,900 — about 20% above the national average.
#2: Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states for a Level 2 home charger installation, ranking #49 of 50 at $1,900 — about 20% above the national average.
#3: Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most expensive states for a Level 2 home charger installation, ranking #48 of 50 at $1,900 — about 20% above the national average.
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Charging at home costs a fraction of gas nearly everywhere — the install price is a one-time toll on years of savings.
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