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title: "Missouri Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Missouri costs about $5.37 per 100 miles and $60.38 a month at 16.02¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #24 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Missouri electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **16.02¢/kWh** — Missouri's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.37 per 100 miles** and **$60.38 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 16.09¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 16.02¢ (per kWh, −12% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.37 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #24 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $60.38 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Missouri

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

## EV vs gas in Missouri

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 $5.37 for a typical EV — $1,140.75 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Missouri

At 16.02¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Missouri at 16.02¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.30 | $48.41 | $14.50 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.23 | $47.54 | $14.62 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.20 | $58.55 | $18.11 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.49 | $61.72 | $18.05 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.87 | $77.33 | $22.34 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.23 | $58.79 | $16.04 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.71 | $64.24 | $16.16 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.94 | $89.30 | $22.70 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.39 | $60.62 | $12.93 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.68 | $86.35 | $24.56 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.53 | $62.17 | $14.87 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.49 | $50.46 | $14.17 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.66 | $52.41 | $12.16 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.06 | $56.92 | $14.93 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.41 | $72.09 | $18.13 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.46 | $61.41 | $16.05 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.91 | $77.72 | $21.90 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.91 | $77.72 | $21.90 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.08 | $68.45 | $19.41 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.06 | $56.95 | $10.43 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.87 | $54.84 | $7.26 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.65 | $63.61 | $11.59 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.48 | $50.46 | $12.92 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.63 | $52.13 | $12.88 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.35 | $60.21 | $15.36 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.37 | $49.21 | $17.32 |

## Missouri vs neighboring states

Missouri and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/) | 13.54 | $4.54 | $51.03 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | 14.37 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/) | 14.82 | $4.96 | $55.85 |
| [Kansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kansas/) | 15.47 | $5.18 | $58.30 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.38 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | 19.32 | $6.47 | $72.81 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Missouri

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 16.02 | $5.37 |
| July 2026 | 16.09 | $5.39 |
| June 2026 | 16.22 | $5.43 |
| May 2026 | 13.68 | $4.58 |
| April 2026 | 14.01 | $4.69 |
| March 2026 | 13.44 | $4.50 |
| February 2026 | 12.17 | $4.08 |
| January 2026 | 11.80 | $3.95 |
| December 2025 | 11.76 | $3.94 |
| November 2025 | 12.95 | $4.34 |
| October 2025 | 12.79 | $4.28 |
| September 2025 | 15.62 | $5.23 |
| August 2025 | 15.32 | $5.13 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.37 per 100 miles, $60.38 a month or $724.50 a year for 13,500 miles, at 16.02¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

16.02 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $724.50 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does Missouri compare with neighboring states?

Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee have lower residential electricity prices than Missouri.

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