MONTHLY CHARGING
$35/mo
EV Charging Costs in Utah
At 13.16¢/kWh, Utah is 28% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 4 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Utah savings
YOU SAVE$1,532/year
In Utah, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,662.
78%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,532/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.033 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,662 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,532
/yr
EV420/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (you) | 13.16¢ | $35.02 | #4 |
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $32.90 | #1 |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | $34.33 | #2 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $34.49 | #3 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $35.53 | #5 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $36.01 | #6 |
What the rate means for you
Utah's residential electricity rate of 13.16¢/kWh is 28% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $35.02 per month in charging costs, or $420.30 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,532 per year.
At $0.033 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Utah costs 78% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,662 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 $9.87 in Utah. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.96 to $3.95.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Utah's average residential rate of 13.16¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $9.87. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $35.02.