EV Charging Cost in Indiana: 17.85¢ per kWh

▼ 7% below US average
Residential electricity in Indiana costs 17.85¢/kWh (March 2026), the 19th most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $10.71 — roughly 49% 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

17.85¢
per kWh ▲ 11.15% MoM
$10.71
Full 60 kWh charge
5.1¢
Cost per mile
$1,068
Annual savings vs gas*

Indiana Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

14¢ 15¢ 17¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 17.85¢
Indiana US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Indiana

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $7.14
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $10.71
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $14.28
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $17.85

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Indiana's 17.85¢/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 Indiana has increased 8.84%, from 16.4¢ to 17.85¢ per kWh.

Compare Indiana to Neighboring States

Illinois
18.86¢/kWh
6% more expensive
Kentucky
14.88¢/kWh
17% cheaper
Michigan
21.2¢/kWh
19% more expensive
Ohio
18.78¢/kWh
5% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Indiana?

Residential electricity in Indiana costs 17.85¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 7% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Indiana the 19th most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 17.85¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $7.14 for a 40 kWh battery, $10.71 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $17.85 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 5.1¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Indiana costs about $612 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,068.

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