---
title: "Nevada Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Nevada costs about $4.26 per 100 miles and $47.94 a month at 12.72¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #1 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Nevada electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **12.72¢/kWh** — Nevada's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.26 per 100 miles** and **$47.94 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 30% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 12.77¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 12.72¢ (per kWh, −30% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.26 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #1 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $47.94 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Nevada

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

## EV vs gas in Nevada

Regular gasoline averaged **$5.007 a gallon** in the West Coast (excluding California) region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $16.69 per 100 miles, versus $4.26 for a typical EV — $1,677.89 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Nevada

At 12.72¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Nevada at 12.72¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.42 | $38.44 | $11.52 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.35 | $37.74 | $11.61 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.13 | $46.49 | $14.38 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $4.36 | $49.01 | $14.33 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $5.46 | $61.40 | $17.74 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.15 | $46.68 | $12.74 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $4.53 | $51.01 | $12.83 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $6.30 | $70.91 | $18.03 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.28 | $48.13 | $10.27 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $6.09 | $68.57 | $19.50 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $4.39 | $49.37 | $11.80 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $3.56 | $40.07 | $11.25 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $3.70 | $41.62 | $9.66 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.02 | $45.19 | $11.85 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.09 | $57.24 | $14.40 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.33 | $48.76 | $12.74 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $5.49 | $61.71 | $17.39 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $5.49 | $61.71 | $17.39 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $4.83 | $54.35 | $15.41 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.02 | $45.22 | $8.28 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $3.87 | $43.54 | $5.77 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $4.49 | $50.51 | $9.20 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $3.56 | $40.06 | $10.26 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $3.68 | $41.39 | $10.23 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.25 | $47.81 | $12.20 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.47 | $39.07 | $13.75 |

## Nevada vs neighboring states

Nevada and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/) | 12.72 | $4.26 | $47.94 |
| [Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/) | 13.37 | $4.48 | $50.39 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/) | 15.05 | $5.04 | $56.72 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/) | 15.92 | $5.33 | $60.00 |
| [California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/) | 29.75 | $9.97 | $112.12 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Nevada

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 12.72 | $4.26 |
| July 2026 | 12.77 | $4.28 |
| June 2026 | 13.11 | $4.39 |
| May 2026 | 13.60 | $4.56 |
| April 2026 | 14.29 | $4.79 |
| March 2026 | 14.16 | $4.74 |
| February 2026 | 14.38 | $4.82 |
| January 2026 | 13.98 | $4.68 |
| December 2025 | 13.74 | $4.60 |
| November 2025 | 14.21 | $4.76 |
| October 2025 | 13.78 | $4.62 |
| September 2025 | 13.28 | $4.45 |
| August 2025 | 12.54 | $4.20 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.26 per 100 miles, $47.94 a month or $575.26 a year for 13,500 miles, at 12.72¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

12.72 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 30% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $575.26 a year for the EV versus $2,253.15 for a 30 mpg gas car at $5.007/gal (EIA West Coast (excluding California) average).

### How does Nevada compare with neighboring states?

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

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