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title: "Colorado Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Colorado costs about $5.75 per 100 miles and $64.71 a month at 17.17¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #30 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Colorado electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **17.17¢/kWh** — Colorado's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.75 per 100 miles** and **$64.71 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 17.00¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 17.17¢ (per kWh, −5% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.75 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #30 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $64.71 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Colorado

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Colorado

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.468 a gallon** in the Rocky Mountain region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $14.89 per 100 miles, versus $5.75 for a typical EV — $1,234.09 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=CO)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Colorado

At 17.17¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Colorado at 17.17¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.61 | $51.89 | $15.54 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.53 | $50.95 | $15.67 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.58 | $62.75 | $19.41 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.88 | $66.15 | $19.35 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.37 | $82.88 | $23.94 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.60 | $63.01 | $17.19 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.12 | $68.85 | $17.32 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.51 | $95.72 | $24.33 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.78 | $64.97 | $13.86 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $8.23 | $92.55 | $26.33 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.92 | $66.64 | $15.93 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.81 | $54.09 | $15.19 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.99 | $56.18 | $13.03 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.42 | $61.00 | $16.00 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.87 | $77.27 | $19.44 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.85 | $65.82 | $17.20 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.40 | $83.30 | $23.47 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.40 | $83.30 | $23.47 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.52 | $73.37 | $20.80 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.43 | $61.03 | $11.18 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.22 | $58.77 | $7.78 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.06 | $68.17 | $12.42 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.81 | $54.08 | $13.84 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.97 | $55.87 | $13.81 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.74 | $64.53 | $16.46 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.69 | $52.74 | $18.57 |

## Colorado vs neighboring states

Colorado and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Colorado and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/) | 13.54 | $4.54 | $51.03 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/) | 14.82 | $4.96 | $55.85 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/) | 15.05 | $5.04 | $56.72 |
| [Kansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kansas/) | 15.47 | $5.18 | $58.30 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/) | 16.51 | $5.53 | $62.22 |
| [Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/) | 17.17 | $5.75 | $64.71 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Colorado

**Average residential electricity price in Colorado by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 17.17 | $5.75 |
| July 2026 | 17.00 | $5.70 |
| June 2026 | 17.13 | $5.74 |
| May 2026 | 16.16 | $5.41 |
| April 2026 | 16.54 | $5.54 |
| March 2026 | 16.74 | $5.61 |
| February 2026 | 16.79 | $5.62 |
| January 2026 | 16.44 | $5.51 |
| December 2025 | 15.97 | $5.35 |
| November 2025 | 16.19 | $5.42 |
| October 2025 | 16.08 | $5.39 |
| September 2025 | 16.49 | $5.52 |
| August 2025 | 16.21 | $5.43 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Colorado?

About $5.75 per 100 miles, $64.71 a month or $776.51 a year for 13,500 miles, at 17.17¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Colorado?

17.17 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Colorado?

On fuel, yes: about $776.51 a year for the EV versus $2,010.60 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.468/gal (EIA Rocky Mountain average).

### How does Colorado compare with neighboring states?

Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming have lower residential electricity prices than Colorado.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.