EV Charging Costs in Iowa
At 14.02¢/kWh, Iowa is 13% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (you) | 14.02¢ | $36.80 | #26 |
| Georgia | 13.4¢ | $35.18 | #23 |
| Ohio | 13.62¢ | $35.75 | #24 |
| South Carolina | 13.68¢ | $35.91 | #25 |
| New Mexico | 14.05¢ | $36.88 | #27 |
| Kansas | 14.09¢ | $36.99 | #28 |
EV Charging in Iowa: What You Need to Know
Iowa's residential electricity rate of 14.02¢/kWh is 13% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $36.80 per month in charging costs — or $441.63 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $1,133 per year.
At $0.035 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Iowa costs 72% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $5,667 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 $8.41 in Iowa. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.52 to $3.36.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Iowa's average residential rate of 14.02¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.41. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $36.80.