EV Charging Cost in Idaho
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Idaho's average residential electricity rate is 11.6¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. average, ranking #2 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $9.67 to fully charge at home here (3.3¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $65.39/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
Full-charge cost by model in Idaho
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $7.73 | 3.1¢ | $30.69 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $9.67 | 3.3¢ | $33.05 |
| Tesla Model S | $12.89 | 3.5¢ | $34.83 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $15.85 | 5.2¢ | $51.56 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $10.96 | 3.8¢ | $37.91 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $9.28 | 3.9¢ | $39.06 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $12.63 | 5.9¢ | $58.59 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $9.92 | 3.8¢ | $37.91 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $9.92 | 3.2¢ | $32.22 |
| Kia EV6 | $9.92 | 3.6¢ | $35.80 |
| Kia EV9 | $12.89 | 4.6¢ | $46.03 |
| Nissan Ariya | $11.21 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Nissan Leaf | $7.73 | 3.8¢ | $37.91 |
| Rivian R1T | $17.40 | 5.4¢ | $53.70 |
| Rivian R1S | $17.40 | 5.6¢ | $56.04 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $9.92 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| BMW i4 | $10.44 | 3.7¢ | $36.83 |
| Lucid Air | $14.44 | 3.2¢ | $32.22 |
| Honda Prologue | $10.96 | 4.0¢ | $40.28 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $9.15 | 3.9¢ | $39.06 |
| Tesla Model X | $12.89 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $10.96 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $21.91 | 5.4¢ | $53.70 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $21.91 | 5.4¢ | $53.70 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $26.42 | 8.1¢ | $80.56 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $13.15 | 4.4¢ | $44.44 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $10.96 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $8.38 | 3.6¢ | $35.80 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $14.18 | 4.4¢ | $44.44 |
| Kia Niro EV | $8.25 | 3.7¢ | $36.83 |
| BMW iX | $13.53 | 4.4¢ | $44.44 |
| BMW i5 | $10.44 | 3.9¢ | $39.06 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $8.64 | 4.2¢ | $41.58 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $11.47 | 3.9¢ | $39.06 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $13.92 | 4.0¢ | $40.28 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $9.92 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $12.12 | 4.2¢ | $41.58 |
| Porsche Taycan | $11.47 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $12.24 | 4.2¢ | $41.58 |
| Polestar 2 | $10.18 | 3.8¢ | $37.91 |
| Polestar 3 | $13.79 | 4.6¢ | $46.03 |
| Volvo EX40 | $10.18 | 4.0¢ | $40.28 |
| Volvo EX90 | $13.79 | 4.8¢ | $47.74 |
| Subaru Solterra | $9.15 | 4.0¢ | $40.28 |
| Lexus RZ | $9.15 | 4.2¢ | $41.58 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $11.08 | 5.0¢ | $49.57 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $8.25 | 4.2¢ | $41.58 |
| Fiat 500e | $5.41 | 3.6¢ | $35.80 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $11.99 | 4.4¢ | $44.44 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $11.99 | 4.3¢ | $42.96 |
| Acura ZDX | $13.15 | 4.4¢ | $44.44 |
| Genesis GV60 | $9.92 | 3.9¢ | $39.06 |
| Lucid Gravity | $14.44 | 3.9¢ | $39.06 |
Run your own numbers
$9.67
Full charge at home (75 kWh, ~320 mi)
3.3¢
Per mile at home charging
$33.05
Per 1,000 miles / month
$32.25 (11.0¢/mi)
Public DC fast charging (~43¢/kWh)
9.8¢/mi
Comparable gas car (32 mpg @ $3.15/gal)
$65.39/mo saved
vs gas at 1,000 mi/month, home charging
Using Idaho's average residential rate (11.6¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.