EV Charging Costs in Idaho
At 10.58¢/kWh, Idaho is 34% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #1 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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Similar States by Electricity Rate
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (you) | 10.58¢ | $27.77 | #1 |
| Utah | 10.97¢ | $28.80 | #2 |
| Washington | 11.14¢ | $29.24 | #3 |
| North Dakota | 11.2¢ | $29.40 | #4 |
EV Charging in Idaho: What You Need to Know
Idaho's residential electricity rate of 10.58¢/kWh is 34% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $27.77 per month in charging costs — or $333.27 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $1,242 per year.
At $0.026 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Idaho costs 79% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $6,209 in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $6.35 in Idaho. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $1.90 to $2.54.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Idaho's average residential rate of 10.58¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $6.35. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $27.77.