---
title: "Mississippi Electricity Rates & EV Charging Cost (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Mississippi costs about $4.83 per 100 miles and $54.38 a month at 14.43¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #10 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Mississippi electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **14.43¢/kWh** — Mississippi's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.83 per 100 miles** and **$54.38 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 21% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 14.54¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 14.43¢ (per kWh, −21% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.83 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #10 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $54.38 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Mississippi

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

## EV vs gas in Mississippi

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 $4.83 for a typical EV — $1,050.20 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Mississippi

At 14.43¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Mississippi at 14.43¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.88 | $43.61 | $13.06 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.81 | $42.82 | $13.17 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.69 | $52.74 | $16.31 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $4.94 | $55.60 | $16.26 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.19 | $69.65 | $20.12 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.71 | $52.95 | $14.45 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.14 | $57.86 | $14.56 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.15 | $80.44 | $20.45 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.85 | $54.60 | $11.65 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $6.91 | $77.78 | $22.12 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $4.98 | $56.00 | $13.39 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.04 | $45.45 | $12.77 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.20 | $47.21 | $10.95 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.56 | $51.27 | $13.44 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.77 | $64.93 | $16.33 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.92 | $55.31 | $14.45 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.22 | $70.01 | $19.73 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.22 | $70.01 | $19.73 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.48 | $61.66 | $17.48 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.56 | $51.29 | $9.39 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.39 | $49.39 | $6.54 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.09 | $57.30 | $10.44 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.04 | $45.45 | $11.63 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.17 | $46.95 | $11.60 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.82 | $54.24 | $13.84 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.94 | $44.33 | $15.60 |

## Mississippi vs neighboring states

Mississippi and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/) | 12.87 | $4.31 | $48.50 |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | 14.37 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/) | 16.33 | $5.47 | $61.54 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Mississippi

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 14.43 | $4.83 |
| July 2026 | 14.54 | $4.87 |
| June 2026 | 14.88 | $4.98 |
| May 2026 | 16.16 | $5.41 |
| April 2026 | 16.76 | $5.61 |
| March 2026 | 16.30 | $5.46 |
| February 2026 | 14.72 | $4.93 |
| January 2026 | 14.24 | $4.77 |
| December 2025 | 14.14 | $4.74 |
| November 2025 | 15.30 | $5.13 |
| October 2025 | 14.45 | $4.84 |
| September 2025 | 13.96 | $4.68 |
| August 2025 | 13.61 | $4.56 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.83 per 100 miles, $54.38 a month or $652.60 a year for 13,500 miles, at 14.43¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

14.43 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 21% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $652.60 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 Mississippi compare with neighboring states?

Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee have lower residential electricity prices than Mississippi.

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