MONTHLY CHARGING
$28/mo
EV Charging Costs in Idaho
At 10.58¢/kWh, Idaho is 34% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 1 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 10.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Idaho savings
YOU SAVE$1,259/year
In Idaho, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,295.
79%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,259/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.026 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,295 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | 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 |
What the rate means for you
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 per 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 per 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 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $1.90 to $2.54.
FAQ
Frequently asked
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 per day, monthly charging costs are about $27.77.