EV Charging Cost in Missouri: 13.44¢ per kWh

▼ 30% below US average
Residential electricity in Missouri costs 13.44¢/kWh (March 2026), the 6th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $8.06 — roughly 12% 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

13.44¢
per kWh ▲ 10.44% MoM
$8.06
Full 60 kWh charge
3.8¢
Cost per mile
$1,219
Annual savings vs gas*

Missouri Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

10¢ 13¢ 15¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 13.44¢
Missouri US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Missouri

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.38
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $8.06
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $10.75
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $13.44

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Missouri's 13.44¢/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 Missouri has increased 11.91%, from 12.01¢ to 13.44¢ per kWh.

Compare Missouri to Neighboring States

Arkansas
13.63¢/kWh
1% more expensive
Illinois
18.86¢/kWh
40% more expensive
Iowa
13.42¢/kWh
Same price
Kansas
15.34¢/kWh
14% more expensive
Kentucky
14.88¢/kWh
11% more expensive
Nebraska
13.1¢/kWh
3% cheaper
Oklahoma
13.56¢/kWh
1% more expensive
Tennessee
15.08¢/kWh
12% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Missouri?

Residential electricity in Missouri costs 13.44¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 30% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Missouri the 6th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 13.44¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.38 for a 40 kWh battery, $8.06 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $13.44 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 3.8¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Missouri costs about $461 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,219.

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