How much does it cost to charge a Ford Mustang Mach-E at home in Illinois?
$6.56 per 100 miles
- A month at 1,000 miles
- $65.64
- Per mile
- 6.6¢
- Gas at 30 mpg, same miles
- $149.33
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD, EPA 33.0 kWh per 100 miles, at Illinois’s average rate of 19.9¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). How we calculate this
Electricity versus gasoline
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Gas car | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 miles | $6.56 | $14.93 | $8.37 |
| A month (1,000 mi) | $65.64 | $149.33 | $83.70 |
| A year (12,000 mi) | $787.64 | $1,792.00 | $1,004.36 |
Home charging beats gas for this car as long as electricity costs less than 45.3¢ per kWh. Negative differences mean the gas car is cheaper. The 30 mpg comparison car is our assumption; see the methodology.
What it costs at other monthly mileages
| Miles a month | Energy | Electricity | Gas (30 mpg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 165 kWh | $32.82 | $74.67 |
| 750 | 248 kWh | $49.23 | $112.00 |
| 1,000 | 330 kWh | $65.64 | $149.33 |
| 1,500 | 495 kWh | $98.46 | $224.00 |
| 2,000 | 660 kWh | $131.27 | $298.67 |
Charging in Illinois compared with other states
Illinois’s residential rate is the 16th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 1.6¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+8%). Illinois’s rate is up 1.6¢ from June 2025 (18.3¢, +8.7%).
Ways to spend less
- Ask your utility about a time-of-use or EV rate and schedule charging for off-peak hours; the car or charger can do it automatically.
- Precondition the cabin while the car is still plugged in, so heating or cooling comes from the grid instead of the battery.
- Keep tires at the pressure on the door-jamb sticker; underinflated tires raise consumption.
- Drive 100 fewer miles a month: saves $6.56 at 19.9¢ per kWh.
Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Ford Mustang Mach-E per month?
About $65.64 a month at 1,000 miles (19.9¢ per kWh), or $787.64 a year in Illinois. At the EPA rating of 33.0 kWh per 100 miles, 1,000 miles take 330 kWh from the wall.
How much does it cost to charge a Ford Mustang Mach-E per mile?
6.6¢ a mile, or $6.56 per 100 miles in Illinois.
Is charging a Ford Mustang Mach-E cheaper than gas?
Yes in Illinois: $6.56 per 100 miles against $14.93 for a 30 mpg car at $4.48 a gallon (AAA, September 24, 2026). It stays cheaper as long as electricity costs less than 45.3¢ per kWh.
How does charging in Illinois compare with other states?
Illinois’s residential rate is the 16th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 1.6¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+8%). Illinois’s rate is up 1.6¢ from June 2025 (18.3¢, +8.7%).
Sources
- EPA rating carrier: Standard-range RWD 102 MPGe; standard-range AWD 91 MPGe
- U.S. EPA and DOE, fueleconomy.gov (official ratings; verify here)
- AAA, national average price of regular gasoline, September 24, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
- Carrier page: June 2026 residential average price, citing EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.