---
title: "Montana Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Montana costs about $5.22 per 100 miles and $58.68 a month at 15.57¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #19 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Montana electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **15.57¢/kWh** — Montana's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.22 per 100 miles** and **$58.68 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 14% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 14.99¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 15.57¢ (per kWh, −14% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.22 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #19 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $58.68 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Montana

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

## EV vs gas in Montana

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.468 a gallon** in the Rocky Mountain region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $14.89 per 100 miles, versus $5.22 for a typical EV — $1,306.45 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Montana

At 15.57¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Montana at 15.57¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.18 | $47.05 | $14.10 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.11 | $46.20 | $14.21 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.06 | $56.90 | $17.60 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.33 | $59.99 | $17.54 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.68 | $75.16 | $21.71 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.08 | $57.13 | $15.59 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.55 | $62.44 | $15.71 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.72 | $86.80 | $22.07 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.24 | $58.92 | $12.57 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.46 | $83.93 | $23.87 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.37 | $60.43 | $14.45 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.36 | $49.05 | $13.78 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.53 | $50.94 | $11.82 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.92 | $55.32 | $14.51 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.23 | $70.07 | $17.63 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.31 | $59.68 | $15.60 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.71 | $75.54 | $21.28 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.71 | $75.54 | $21.28 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.91 | $66.53 | $18.86 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.92 | $55.35 | $10.13 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.74 | $53.30 | $7.06 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.50 | $61.82 | $11.27 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.36 | $49.04 | $12.55 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.50 | $50.66 | $12.52 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.20 | $58.52 | $14.93 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.25 | $47.83 | $16.84 |

## Montana vs neighboring states

Montana and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/) | 13.37 | $4.48 | $50.39 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/) | 15.15 | $5.08 | $57.10 |
| [Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/) | 15.57 | $5.22 | $58.68 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Montana

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 15.57 | $5.22 |
| July 2026 | 14.99 | $5.02 |
| June 2026 | 15.14 | $5.07 |
| May 2026 | 14.67 | $4.91 |
| April 2026 | 13.90 | $4.66 |
| March 2026 | 13.47 | $4.51 |
| February 2026 | 13.32 | $4.46 |
| January 2026 | 12.85 | $4.30 |
| December 2025 | 12.78 | $4.28 |
| November 2025 | 12.82 | $4.29 |
| October 2025 | 14.27 | $4.78 |
| September 2025 | 14.64 | $4.90 |
| August 2025 | 14.29 | $4.79 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.22 per 100 miles, $58.68 a month or $704.15 a year for 13,500 miles, at 15.57¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

15.57 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 14% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $704.15 a year for the EV versus $2,010.60 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.468/gal (EIA Rocky Mountain average).

### How does Montana compare with neighboring states?

Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming have lower residential electricity prices than Montana.

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