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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Electric Grill or Griddle in Maine? (2026)
Electric grills draw 1,200 to 2,200 watts and cycle to hold temperature. A 30 minute cook uses about 0.5 to 0.8 kWh, usually cheaper than the gas or charcoal for the same meal.
A typical electric grill or griddle (1,600 W) costs $0.48 per hour, or about $7.20 per month at 0.5 hours a day in Maine. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (1,200 W) | $0.36 | $0.18 | $5.40 | $65.70 |
| Typical (1,600 W) | $0.48 | $0.24 | $7.20 | $87.60 |
| High (2,200 W) | $0.66 | $0.33 | $9.90 | $120.45 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.5 h/day ≈ 292 kWh per year.
One hour of an electric grill or griddle (1.6 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 8.9km in an electric car
- 16hours of TV
- 36hours of a laptop
- 178hours of an LED bulb
In Maine, with electricity at $0.30 per kWh (source: EIA Table 5.6.A, 2026-06), a typical electric grill or griddle costs $0.48 per hour and about $87.60 per year at 0.5 hours a day. That is about 67% more than the national average for the US ($4.32 per month), because electricity in Maine costs $0.30 per kWh against $0.18 nationally. Each $1.00 of electricity buys roughly 2.1 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a electric grill or griddle
- Preheat for 5 to 10 minutes, not 20.
- Cook with the lid down to hold heat.
- Grill several items at once while it is hot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to use an electric grill?
About 0.6 kWh for a half hour cook, a few cents in most regions.
Is an electric grill cheaper than gas?
Usually, since a full propane tank costs more than the equivalent electricity.
Do electric grills use a lot of electricity?
Similar to an oven per minute, but for shorter periods.
Cost by region
US states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming