EV Charging Cost in Montana: 13.48¢ per kWh

▼ 30% below US average
Residential electricity in Montana costs 13.48¢/kWh (March 2026), the 7th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $8.09 — roughly 13% 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

13.48¢
per kWh ▲ 1.13% MoM
$8.09
Full 60 kWh charge
3.9¢
Cost per mile
$1,218
Annual savings vs gas*

Montana Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

10¢ 13¢ 15¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 13.48¢
Montana US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Montana

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.39
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $8.09
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $10.78
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $13.48

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Montana's 13.48¢/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 Montana has increased 12.99%, from 11.93¢ to 13.48¢ per kWh.

Compare Montana to Neighboring States

Idaho
13.01¢/kWh
3% cheaper
North Dakota
11.95¢/kWh
11% cheaper
South Dakota
14.29¢/kWh
6% more expensive
Wyoming
13.59¢/kWh
1% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Montana?

Residential electricity in Montana costs 13.48¢/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 Montana the 7th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 13.48¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.39 for a 40 kWh battery, $8.09 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $13.48 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 3.9¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Montana costs about $462 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,218.

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