EV Charging Cost in Kansas: 15.34¢ per kWh

▼ 20% below US average
Residential electricity in Kansas costs 15.34¢/kWh (March 2026), the 22nd cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $9.20 — roughly 28% 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

15.34¢
per kWh ▲ 1.52% MoM
$9.20
Full 60 kWh charge
4.4¢
Cost per mile
$1,154
Annual savings vs gas*

Kansas Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

13¢ 14¢ 16¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 15.34¢
Kansas US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Kansas

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $6.14
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $9.20
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $12.27
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $15.34

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Kansas's 15.34¢/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 Kansas has increased 6.97%, from 14.34¢ to 15.34¢ per kWh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Kansas?

Residential electricity in Kansas costs 15.34¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 20% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Kansas the 22nd cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 15.34¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $6.14 for a 40 kWh battery, $9.20 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $15.34 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 4.4¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Kansas costs about $526 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,154.

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