EV Charging Cost in Louisiana: 14.16¢ per kWh

▼ 26% below US average
Residential electricity in Louisiana costs 14.16¢/kWh (March 2026), the 11th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $8.50 — roughly 18% 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

14.16¢
per kWh ▲ 10.02% MoM
$8.50
Full 60 kWh charge
4.0¢
Cost per mile
$1,195
Annual savings vs gas*

Louisiana Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

10¢ 13¢ 15¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 14.16¢
Louisiana US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Louisiana

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.66
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $8.50
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $11.33
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $14.16

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Louisiana's 14.16¢/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 Louisiana has increased 8.42%, from 13.06¢ to 14.16¢ per kWh.

Compare Louisiana to Neighboring States

Arkansas
13.63¢/kWh
4% cheaper
Mississippi
16.3¢/kWh
15% more expensive
Texas
16.39¢/kWh
16% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Louisiana?

Residential electricity in Louisiana costs 14.16¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 26% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Louisiana the 11th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 14.16¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.66 for a 40 kWh battery, $8.50 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $14.16 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 4.0¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Louisiana costs about $485 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,195.

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