EV Charging Costs in Nevada
At 13.53¢/kWh, Nevada is 26% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 6 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 13.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,521/year
In Nevada, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,603.
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What the rate means for you
Nevada's residential electricity rate of 13.53¢/kWh is 26% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $36.01 per month in charging costs, or $432.11 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,521 per year.
At $0.034 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Nevada costs 78% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,603 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 $10.15 in Nevada. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.04 to $4.06.
Frequently asked
At Nevada's average residential rate of 13.53¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.15. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $36.01.