MONTHLY CHARGING
$36/mo
EV Charging Costs in Louisiana
At 13.35¢/kWh, Louisiana is 27% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 5 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Louisiana savings
YOU SAVE$1,526/year
In Louisiana, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,632.
78%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,526/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.033 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,632 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,526
/yr
EV426/yr
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What the rate means for you
Louisiana's residential electricity rate of 13.35¢/kWh is 27% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $35.53 per month in charging costs, or $426.37 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,526 per year.
At $0.033 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Louisiana costs 78% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,632 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 $10.01 in Louisiana. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.00 to $4.01.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Louisiana's average residential rate of 13.35¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.01. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $35.53.