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EV Charging Costs in Montana

At 13.95¢/kWh, Montana is 23% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 10 cheapest out of 51.

35 mi
5 mi120 mi

State rate locked at 13.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).

Montana savings

YOU SAVE$1,507/year

In Montana, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,536.

77%
FUEL CUT
MONTHLY CHARGING
$37/mo
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,507/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.035 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,536 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,507
/yr
EV446/yr

Similar states by rate

StateRateMonthlyRank
Montana (you)13.95¢$37.13#10
Oklahoma13.58¢$36.14#7
Arkansas13.61¢$36.22#8
Tennessee13.87¢$36.91#9
Wyoming13.95¢$37.13#11
Missouri13.96¢$37.15#12

What the rate means for you

Montana's residential electricity rate of 13.95¢/kWh is 23% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $37.13 per month in charging costs, or $445.53 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,507 per year.

At $0.035 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Montana costs 77% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,536 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 $10.46 in Montana. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.14 to $4.19.

FAQ

Frequently asked

At Montana's average residential rate of 13.95¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.46. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $37.13.