What does electricity cost per kWh in my state?

Electricity prices vary significantly across the U.S. — from around 11¢ per kWh in states like Louisiana and Oklahoma, to 35¢ or more in Hawaii and parts of California. That range has a real impact on how much it costs to charge and drive an EV.

The national average for residential electricity is roughly 16–17¢ per kWh, which works out to about 4–5¢ per mile for a typical mid-size battery electric vehicle (BEV). At 12,000 miles per year, that’s around $550–$600 in annual fuel costs compared to $1,400–$2,000+ for a gas vehicle at current prices.

To find the average rate for your state, and see how it translates to EV cost per mile and annual fuel cost, visit our Electricity Price Index. It pulls live data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and ranks all 50 states from lowest to highest rate.

💡 Tip: Your actual electricity rate may differ from the state average — check your electric bill for the exact figure. Time-of-use plans can lower your overnight EV charging costs significantly in many states.

You can also plug your local rate directly into our EV Charging Cost Calculator to estimate your personal monthly charging cost, or use the EV vs Gas Calculator to see your full 5-year cost comparison.