MONTHLY CHARGING
$33/mo
EV Charging Costs in Kentucky
At 12.51¢/kWh, Kentucky is 22% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 14 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 12.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Kentucky savings
YOU SAVE$1,197/year
In Kentucky, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,987.
75%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,197/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.031 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,987 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (you) | 12.51¢ | $32.84 | #14 |
| Oregon | 12.11¢ | $31.79 | #11 |
| Arkansas | 12.23¢ | $32.10 | #12 |
| North Carolina | 12.28¢ | $32.24 | #13 |
| West Virginia | 12.57¢ | $33.00 | #15 |
| Mississippi | 12.62¢ | $33.13 | #16 |
What the rate means for you
Kentucky's residential electricity rate of 12.51¢/kWh is 22% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $32.84 per month in charging costs, or $394.06 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,181 per year.
At $0.031 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Kentucky costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,905 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 $7.51 in Kentucky. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.25 to $3.00.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Kentucky's average residential rate of 12.51¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.51. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $32.84.