MONTHLY CHARGING
$34/mo
EV Charging Costs in Idaho
At 12.96¢/kWh, Idaho is 29% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 3 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Idaho savings
YOU SAVE$1,539/year
In Idaho, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,694.
79%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,539/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.032 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,694 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,539
/yr
EV414/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (you) | 12.96¢ | $34.49 | #3 |
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $32.90 | #1 |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | $34.33 | #2 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $35.02 | #4 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $35.53 | #5 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $36.01 | #6 |
What the rate means for you
Idaho's residential electricity rate of 12.96¢/kWh is 29% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $34.49 per month in charging costs, or $413.91 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,539 per year.
At $0.032 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Idaho costs 79% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,694 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $9.72 in Idaho. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.92 to $3.89.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Idaho's average residential rate of 12.96¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $9.72. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $34.49.