MONTHLY CHARGING
$32/mo
EV Charging Costs in Montana
At 11.85¢/kWh, Montana is 26% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 7 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 11.8¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Montana savings
YOU SAVE$1,218/year
In Montana, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,092.
76%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,218/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.030 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,092 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (you) | 11.85¢ | $31.11 | #7 |
| North Dakota | 11.2¢ | $29.40 | #4 |
| Wyoming | 11.22¢ | $29.45 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | 11.6¢ | $30.45 | #6 |
| Louisiana | 11.87¢ | $31.16 | #8 |
| Nebraska | 11.99¢ | $31.47 | #9 |
What the rate means for you
Montana's residential electricity rate of 11.85¢/kWh is 26% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $31.11 per month in charging costs, or $373.28 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,202 per year.
At $0.030 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Montana costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,009 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 $7.11 in Montana. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.13 to $2.84.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Montana's average residential rate of 11.85¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.11. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $31.11.