---
title: "Iowa Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Iowa costs about $5.72 per 100 miles and $64.29 a month at 17.06¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #29 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Iowa electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **17.06¢/kWh** — Iowa's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.72 per 100 miles** and **$64.29 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 6% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 15.99¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 17.06¢ (per kWh, −6% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.72 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #29 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $64.29 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Iowa

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

## EV vs gas in Iowa

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 $5.72 for a typical EV — $1,093.71 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Iowa

At 17.06¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Iowa at 17.06¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.58 | $51.56 | $15.44 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.50 | $50.62 | $15.57 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.54 | $62.35 | $19.29 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.84 | $65.73 | $19.22 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.32 | $82.35 | $23.79 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.56 | $62.60 | $17.08 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.08 | $68.41 | $17.21 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.45 | $95.10 | $24.18 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.74 | $64.55 | $13.77 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $8.17 | $91.96 | $26.16 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.89 | $66.21 | $15.83 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.78 | $53.74 | $15.09 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.96 | $55.82 | $12.95 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.39 | $60.61 | $15.89 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.82 | $76.77 | $19.31 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.81 | $65.39 | $17.09 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.36 | $82.77 | $23.32 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.36 | $82.77 | $23.32 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.48 | $72.90 | $20.67 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.39 | $60.64 | $11.10 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.19 | $58.40 | $7.73 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.02 | $67.74 | $12.34 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.78 | $53.73 | $13.76 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.93 | $55.51 | $13.72 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.70 | $64.12 | $16.36 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.66 | $52.41 | $18.45 |

## Iowa vs neighboring states

Iowa and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/) | 13.54 | $4.54 | $51.03 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/) | 15.15 | $5.08 | $57.10 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.38 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/) | 17.20 | $5.76 | $64.82 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | 19.32 | $6.47 | $72.81 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/) | 19.41 | $6.50 | $73.15 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Iowa

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 17.06 | $5.72 |
| July 2026 | 15.99 | $5.36 |
| June 2026 | 15.93 | $5.34 |
| May 2026 | 14.14 | $4.74 |
| April 2026 | 13.86 | $4.64 |
| March 2026 | 13.41 | $4.49 |
| February 2026 | 12.72 | $4.26 |
| January 2026 | 12.82 | $4.29 |
| December 2025 | 12.48 | $4.18 |
| November 2025 | 13.42 | $4.50 |
| October 2025 | 13.36 | $4.48 |
| September 2025 | 14.67 | $4.91 |
| August 2025 | 15.48 | $5.19 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.72 per 100 miles, $64.29 a month or $771.54 a year for 13,500 miles, at 17.06¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

17.06 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 Iowa?

On fuel, yes: about $771.54 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does Iowa compare with neighboring states?

Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota have lower residential electricity prices than Iowa.

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