EV Charging Cost in Colorado: 16.74¢ per kWh

▼ 13% below US average
Residential electricity in Colorado costs 16.74¢/kWh (March 2026), the 23rd most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $10.04 — roughly 40% more than North Dakota, the cheapest state at 11.95¢/kWh.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

16.74¢
per kWh ▼ 0.3% MoM
$10.04
Full 60 kWh charge
4.8¢
Cost per mile
$1,106
Annual savings vs gas*

Colorado Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

14¢ 15¢ 17¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 16.74¢
Colorado US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Colorado

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $6.70
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $10.04
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $13.39
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $16.74

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Colorado's 16.74¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in Colorado has increased 11.3%, from 15.04¢ to 16.74¢ per kWh.

Compare Colorado to Neighboring States

Arizona
15.59¢/kWh
7% cheaper
Kansas
15.34¢/kWh
8% cheaper
Nebraska
13.1¢/kWh
22% cheaper
New Mexico
14.81¢/kWh
12% cheaper
Oklahoma
13.56¢/kWh
19% cheaper
Utah
13.17¢/kWh
21% cheaper
Wyoming
13.59¢/kWh
19% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Colorado?

Residential electricity in Colorado costs 16.74¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 13% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Colorado the 23rd most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Colorado?

At 16.74¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $6.70 for a 40 kWh battery, $10.04 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $16.74 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 4.8¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Colorado costs about $574 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,106.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.