EV Charging Costs in Kentucky
At 12.51¢/kWh, Kentucky is 22% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
EV Charging in Kentucky: What You Need to Know
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/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/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 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.25 to $3.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
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/day, monthly charging costs are about $32.84.