---
title: "Indiana Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Indiana costs about $5.70 per 100 miles and $64.14 a month at 17.02¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #28 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# 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.

- **Electricity price:** 17.02¢ (per kWh, −6% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.70 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #28 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $64.14 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Indiana

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

## EV vs gas in Indiana

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](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=IN)

## 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**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.57 | $51.44 | $15.41 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.49 | $50.50 | $15.53 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.53 | $62.20 | $19.24 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.83 | $65.57 | $19.18 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.30 | $82.15 | $23.73 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.55 | $62.46 | $17.04 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.07 | $68.25 | $17.17 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.43 | $94.88 | $24.12 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.72 | $64.40 | $13.74 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $8.16 | $91.74 | $26.10 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.87 | $66.05 | $15.79 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.77 | $53.61 | $15.06 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.95 | $55.69 | $12.92 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.38 | $60.47 | $15.86 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.81 | $76.59 | $19.27 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.80 | $65.24 | $17.05 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.34 | $82.57 | $23.27 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.34 | $82.57 | $23.27 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.46 | $72.72 | $20.62 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.38 | $60.50 | $11.08 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.18 | $58.26 | $7.72 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.01 | $67.58 | $12.31 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.76 | $53.60 | $13.72 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.92 | $55.38 | $13.68 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.69 | $63.97 | $16.32 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.65 | $52.28 | $18.40 |

## Indiana vs neighboring states

Indiana and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/) | 17.02 | $5.70 | $64.14 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | 19.32 | $6.47 | $72.81 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/) | 19.38 | $6.49 | $73.04 |
| [Michigan](https://evchargecosts.com/states/michigan/) | 22.99 | $7.70 | $86.64 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Indiana

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 17.02 | $5.70 |
| July 2026 | 16.73 | $5.60 |
| June 2026 | 17.51 | $5.87 |
| May 2026 | 18.15 | $6.08 |
| April 2026 | 17.90 | $6.00 |
| March 2026 | 17.85 | $5.98 |
| February 2026 | 16.06 | $5.38 |
| January 2026 | 16.19 | $5.42 |
| December 2025 | 15.65 | $5.24 |
| November 2025 | 17.12 | $5.74 |
| October 2025 | 17.02 | $5.70 |
| September 2025 | 16.99 | $5.69 |
| August 2025 | 16.21 | $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.

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