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Electric cars in Massachusetts

At 29.61¢/kWh, efficiency matters — and MOR-EV rebates help up front. These are the cheapest EVs to run.

Massachusetts charging snapshot
Residential electricity: 29.61¢/kWh (49 cheapest of 51) → $101 per 1,000 miles in a median-efficiency EV.
For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.20/gal costs $106.67 per 1,000 miles. In Massachusetts, the EV costs $101 — $6 less. EIA June 2026 residential average; EV at 34 kWh/100 mi.

Massachusetts EV incentives

MOR-EV Standard Rebate
$3,500 new BEV/FCEV

MA resident; new vehicle on eligible list; total MSRP ≤$55,000; retain ownership or lease ≥36 months; point-of-sale at participating dealership OR post-purchase application within 90 days

MOR-EV Used Vehicle Rebate
$3,500 used BEV/FCEV

Income-qualified MA residents only; purchase price ≤$40,000; must buy from a licensed MA dealership (private sales ineligible); point-of-sale or post-purchase within 90 days

MOR-EV+ income adder
+$1,500 (stackable)

Income-qualifying MA residents; stacks on top of Standard or Used rebate (max combined $5,000)

MOR-EV Trade-In Rebate
+$1,000 (stackable)

MA resident trading in an eligible older gasoline or diesel vehicle; combinable with Standard or Used rebate

Programs change — confirm current rules with the program administrator before buying. Federal EV tax credits ended Sept 30, 2025.

Cheapest EVs to run in Massachusetts

#1 1
2025 Lucid Air
2025 Lucid Air
$500/yr EPA fuel cost · 512 mi range

Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $42/month in electricity at EPA estimates.

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#3 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 363 mi range

Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.

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#4 4
2026 Tesla Model Y
2026 Tesla Model Y
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 357 mi range

Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.

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#5 5
2026 Toyota bZ
2026 Toyota bZ
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 314 mi range

Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Massachusetts?

About $101 per 1,000 miles at the EIA residential average of 29.61¢/kWh (median EV efficiency, June 2026).

Does Massachusetts have an EV rebate?

See the programs above. Yes — listed with amounts and eligibility.

What is the best EV for Massachusetts?

The 2025 Lucid Air: $500/yr EPA fuel cost, the lowest of any EV we track.

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Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, June 2026 residential average (preliminary). Incentives verified October 2026.