EV Charge Cost

Rank 28 of 51 states, EIA August 2026 prices

Indiana electricity rates and EV charging cost

At 17.02¢/kWh — Indiana's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about $5.70 per 100 miles and $64.14 a month for 13,500 miles a year. That is 6% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 16.73¢ in July 2026.

Per month

$64.14

13,500 miles a year

Electricity price
17.02¢per kWh, −6% vs U.S.
Per 100 miles
$5.7033.5 kWh/100 mi EV
Rank
#28of 51, 1 is cheapest
Per month
$64.1413,500 miles a year

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2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD in Indiana at 17.02¢/kWh:

Per month
$51.44
Per year
$617.23
Per 100 miles
$4.57
Full charge (337 mi)
$15.41

Based on 26.9 kWh per 100 miles (EPA, measured at the wall) and 13,500 miles a year — about 302 kWh a month.

More models are in the full calculator.

Electricity price trend in Indiana

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

15.0¢16.3¢17.7¢19.0¢August 2025: 16.2¢September 2025: 17.0¢October 2025: 17.0¢November 2025: 17.1¢December 2025: 15.7¢January 2026: 16.2¢February 2026: 16.1¢March 2026: 17.9¢April 2026: 17.9¢May 2026: 18.2¢June 2026: 17.5¢July 2026: 16.7¢August 2026: 17.0¢17.0¢Aug ’25Oct ’25Dec ’25Feb ’26Apr ’26Jun ’26Aug ’26

EV vs gas in Indiana

Typical EV$769.73
30 mpg gas car$1,865.25
13,500 miles a year

Regular gasoline averaged $4.145 a gallon in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $5.70 for a typical EV — $1,095.52 a year in favor of the EV.

Compare EV and gas costs in Indiana

Charging cost for popular EVs in Indiana

At 17.02¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

Monthly home charging cost in Indiana at 17.02¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year
VehiclekWh/100 miPer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
Tesla Model Y26.9$4.57$51.44$15.41
Tesla Model 326.4$4.49$50.50$15.53
Tesla Model S32.5$5.53$62.20$19.24
Tesla Model X34.2$5.83$65.57$19.18
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$7.30$82.15$23.73
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$5.55$62.46$17.04
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.6$6.07$68.25$17.17
Chevrolet Silverado EV49.6$8.43$94.88$24.12
Ford Mustang Mach-E33.6$5.72$64.40$13.74
Ford F-150 Lightning47.9$8.16$91.74$26.10
Hyundai Ioniq 534.5$5.87$66.05$15.79
Hyundai Ioniq 628.0$4.77$53.61$15.06
Hyundai Kona Electric29.1$4.95$55.69$12.92
Kia EV631.6$5.38$60.47$15.86
Kia EV940.0$6.81$76.59$19.27
Honda Prologue34.1$5.80$65.24$17.05
Rivian R1S43.1$7.34$82.57$23.27
Rivian R1T43.1$7.34$82.57$23.27
Cadillac Lyriq38.0$6.46$72.72$20.62
Volkswagen ID.431.6$5.38$60.50$11.08
Nissan Leaf30.4$5.18$58.26$7.72
Nissan Ariya35.3$6.01$67.58$12.31
Toyota bZ28.0$4.76$53.60$13.72
Subaru Solterra28.9$4.92$55.38$13.68
BMW i433.4$5.69$63.97$16.32
Lucid Air27.3$4.65$52.28$18.40

Indiana vs neighboring states

Indiana and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

Monthly electricity prices in Indiana

Average residential electricity price in Indiana by month (EIA)
MonthPrice (¢/kWh)EV cost per 100 miles
August 202617.02$5.70
July 202616.73$5.60
June 202617.51$5.87
May 202618.15$6.08
April 202617.90$6.00
March 202617.85$5.98
February 202616.06$5.38
January 202616.19$5.42
December 202515.65$5.24
November 202517.12$5.74
October 202517.02$5.70
September 202516.99$5.69
August 202516.21$5.43

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Indiana?

About $5.70 per 100 miles, $64.14 a month or $769.73 a year for 13,500 miles, at 17.02¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

What is the average electricity price in Indiana?

17.02 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 6% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $769.73 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

How does Indiana compare with neighboring states?

Kentucky has lower residential electricity prices than Indiana.

Data updated October 26, 2026. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026 residential prices), EIA weekly gasoline prices (October 19, 2026), EPA vehicle data. See the methodology.