MONTHLY CHARGING
$38/mo
EV Charging Costs in Iowa
At 14.2¢/kWh, Iowa is 22% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 13 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Iowa savings
YOU SAVE$1,499/year
In Iowa, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,496.
77%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,499/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.035 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,496 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,499
/yr
EV454/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (you) | 14.2¢ | $37.79 | #13 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $37.13 | #10 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $37.13 | #11 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $37.15 | #12 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $37.98 | #14 |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $38.33 | #15 |
What the rate means for you
Iowa's residential electricity rate of 14.2¢/kWh is 22% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $37.79 per month in charging costs, or $453.51 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,499 per year.
At $0.035 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Iowa costs 77% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,496 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 $10.65 in Iowa. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.19 to $4.26.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Iowa's average residential rate of 14.2¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.65. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $37.79.