EV Charging Costs in Louisiana
At 11.87¢/kWh, Louisiana is 26% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 8 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 11.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,218/year
In Louisiana, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,089.
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What the rate means for you
Louisiana's residential electricity rate of 11.87¢/kWh is 26% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $31.16 per month in charging costs, or $373.91 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,201 per year.
At $0.030 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Louisiana costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,005 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 $7.12 in Louisiana. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.14 to $2.85.
Frequently asked
At Louisiana's average residential rate of 11.87¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.12. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $31.16.