EV Charging Costs in Mississippi
At 12.62¢/kWh, Mississippi is 22% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (you) | 12.62¢ | $33.13 | #16 |
| North Carolina | 12.28¢ | $32.24 | #13 |
| Kentucky | 12.51¢ | $32.84 | #14 |
| West Virginia | 12.57¢ | $33.00 | #15 |
| South Dakota | 12.71¢ | $33.36 | #17 |
| Missouri | 12.72¢ | $33.39 | #18 |
EV Charging in Mississippi: What You Need to Know
Mississippi's residential electricity rate of 12.62¢/kWh is 22% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $33.13 per month in charging costs — or $397.53 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $1,177 per year.
At $0.032 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Mississippi costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $5,887 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 $7.57 in Mississippi. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.27 to $3.03.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Mississippi's average residential rate of 12.62¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.57. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $33.13.