Electricity rates in Boston, MA
Boston (population 672,973) is served by Eversource (Greater Boston). A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, R-1 (A1), pays about $225 a month, 37.63¢ per kWh all-in: 24% above the Massachusetts average of the last 12 months.
Utility EversourcePopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to July 2026
Typical all-in priceR-1 (A1)
Eversource plans for a Boston home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 (A1)Checked | $225/mo | 37.63 | Same price all day | $99/mo |
Typical bill: average Massachusetts use of 598 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Eversource tariff details and sources.
Boston electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Boston, MA?
Eversource (Greater Boston) serves Boston, according to Utility Resources | Boston.gov. The name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Boston?
On Eversource’s R-1 (A1) plan, a typical Massachusetts home using 598 kWh a month pays about 37.63¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $225 a month. The Massachusetts average over the last 12 months was 30.43¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Boston?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $99 a month on Eversource’s R-1 (A1) plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $157 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
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Other cities in Massachusetts
Utility for Boston: Utility Resources | Boston.gov. Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Eversource page.