MONTHLY CHARGING
$37/mo
EV Charging Costs in Iowa
At 14.02¢/kWh, Iowa is 13% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 26 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Iowa savings
YOU SAVE$1,149/year
In Iowa, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,746.
72%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,149/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.035 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,746 total
Live savings meter
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SAVES
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | 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 |
What the rate means for you
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 per 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 per 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 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.52 to $3.36.
FAQ
Frequently asked
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 per day, monthly charging costs are about $36.80.