---
title: "Louisiana Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Louisiana costs about $4.31 per 100 miles and $48.50 a month at 12.87¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #2 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Louisiana electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **12.87¢/kWh** — Louisiana's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.31 per 100 miles** and **$48.50 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 29% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 12.72¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 12.87¢ (per kWh, −29% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.31 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #2 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $48.50 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Louisiana

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

## EV vs gas in Louisiana

Regular gasoline averaged **$3.784 a gallon** in the Gulf Coast region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $12.61 per 100 miles, versus $4.31 for a typical EV — $1,120.75 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Louisiana

At 12.87¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Louisiana at 12.87¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.46 | $38.89 | $11.65 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.39 | $38.19 | $11.75 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.18 | $47.04 | $14.55 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $4.41 | $49.58 | $14.50 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $5.52 | $62.12 | $17.95 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.20 | $47.23 | $12.89 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $4.59 | $51.61 | $12.98 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $6.38 | $71.74 | $18.24 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.33 | $48.70 | $10.39 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $6.17 | $69.37 | $19.73 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $4.44 | $49.95 | $11.94 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $3.60 | $40.54 | $11.39 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $3.74 | $42.11 | $9.77 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.06 | $45.73 | $11.99 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.15 | $57.92 | $14.57 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.39 | $49.33 | $12.89 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $5.55 | $62.44 | $17.59 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $5.55 | $62.44 | $17.59 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $4.89 | $54.99 | $15.59 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.07 | $45.75 | $8.38 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $3.92 | $44.05 | $5.83 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $4.54 | $51.10 | $9.31 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $3.60 | $40.53 | $10.38 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $3.72 | $41.88 | $10.35 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.30 | $48.37 | $12.34 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.51 | $39.53 | $13.92 |

## Louisiana vs neighboring states

Louisiana and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/) | 12.87 | $4.31 | $48.50 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | 14.37 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Texas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/) | 15.91 | $5.33 | $59.96 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Louisiana

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 12.87 | $4.31 |
| July 2026 | 12.72 | $4.26 |
| June 2026 | 13.49 | $4.52 |
| May 2026 | 14.15 | $4.74 |
| April 2026 | 14.44 | $4.84 |
| March 2026 | 14.16 | $4.74 |
| February 2026 | 12.87 | $4.31 |
| January 2026 | 12.46 | $4.17 |
| December 2025 | 12.53 | $4.20 |
| November 2025 | 12.71 | $4.26 |
| October 2025 | 12.37 | $4.14 |
| September 2025 | 12.33 | $4.13 |
| August 2025 | 12.55 | $4.20 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.31 per 100 miles, $48.50 a month or $582.05 a year for 13,500 miles, at 12.87¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

12.87 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 29% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $582.05 a year for the EV versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg gas car at $3.784/gal (EIA Gulf Coast average).

### How does Louisiana compare with neighboring states?

Louisiana has lower residential electricity prices than all of its neighbors.

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