EV Charging Costs in Utah
At 10.97¢/kWh, Utah is 32% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 2 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 11.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,247/year
In Utah, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,233.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (you) | 10.97¢ | $28.80 | #2 |
| Idaho | 10.58¢ | $27.77 | #1 |
| Washington | 11.14¢ | $29.24 | #3 |
| North Dakota | 11.2¢ | $29.40 | #4 |
| Wyoming | 11.22¢ | $29.45 | #5 |
What the rate means for you
Utah's residential electricity rate of 10.97¢/kWh is 32% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $28.80 per month in charging costs, or $345.56 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,229 per year.
At $0.027 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 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 $6,147 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 $6.58 in Utah. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $1.97 to $2.63.
Frequently asked
At Utah's average residential rate of 10.97¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $6.58. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $28.80.