---
title: "Utah Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Utah costs about $4.46 per 100 miles and $50.16 a month at 13.31¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #4 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Utah electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **13.31¢/kWh** — Utah's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.46 per 100 miles** and **$50.16 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 27% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 13.12¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 13.31¢ (per kWh, −27% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.46 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #4 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $50.16 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Utah

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

## EV vs gas in Utah

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 $4.46 for a typical EV — $1,408.66 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Utah

At 13.31¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Utah at 13.31¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.58 | $40.22 | $12.05 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.51 | $39.49 | $12.15 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.32 | $48.64 | $15.05 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $4.56 | $51.28 | $15.00 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $5.71 | $64.25 | $18.56 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.34 | $48.84 | $13.33 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $4.74 | $53.37 | $13.43 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $6.60 | $74.20 | $18.86 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.48 | $50.36 | $10.74 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $6.38 | $71.75 | $20.41 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $4.59 | $51.65 | $12.35 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $3.73 | $41.93 | $11.78 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $3.87 | $43.55 | $10.10 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.20 | $47.29 | $12.40 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.32 | $59.90 | $15.07 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.54 | $51.02 | $13.33 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $5.74 | $64.57 | $18.20 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $5.74 | $64.57 | $18.20 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.06 | $56.87 | $16.13 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.21 | $47.31 | $8.66 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.05 | $45.56 | $6.03 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $4.70 | $52.85 | $9.63 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $3.73 | $41.92 | $10.73 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $3.85 | $43.31 | $10.70 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.45 | $50.03 | $12.76 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.63 | $40.89 | $14.39 |

## Utah vs neighboring states

Utah and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Utah 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 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/) | 15.05 | $5.04 | $56.72 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/) | 16.51 | $5.53 | $62.22 |
| [Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/) | 17.17 | $5.75 | $64.71 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Utah

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 13.31 | $4.46 |
| July 2026 | 13.12 | $4.40 |
| June 2026 | 13.37 | $4.48 |
| May 2026 | 12.96 | $4.34 |
| April 2026 | 13.29 | $4.45 |
| March 2026 | 13.17 | $4.41 |
| February 2026 | 13.33 | $4.47 |
| January 2026 | 12.88 | $4.31 |
| December 2025 | 12.95 | $4.34 |
| November 2025 | 13.02 | $4.36 |
| October 2025 | 13.61 | $4.56 |
| September 2025 | 14.03 | $4.70 |
| August 2025 | 13.62 | $4.56 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.46 per 100 miles, $50.16 a month or $601.94 a year for 13,500 miles, at 13.31¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

13.31 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 27% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $601.94 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 Utah compare with neighboring states?

Nevada has lower residential electricity prices than Utah.

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