EV Charging Cost in Nebraska: 13.1¢ per kWh

▼ 32% below US average
Residential electricity in Nebraska costs 13.1¢/kWh (March 2026), the 3rd cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $7.86 — roughly 10% 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

13.1¢
per kWh ▲ 11.11% MoM
$7.86
Full 60 kWh charge
3.7¢
Cost per mile
$1,231
Annual savings vs gas*

Nebraska Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

9¢ 12¢ 15¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 13.1¢
Nebraska US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Nebraska

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.24
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $7.86
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $10.48
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $13.10

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Nebraska's 13.1¢/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 Nebraska has increased 11.87%, from 11.71¢ to 13.1¢ per kWh.

Compare Nebraska to Neighboring States

Colorado
16.74¢/kWh
28% more expensive
Iowa
13.42¢/kWh
2% more expensive
Kansas
15.34¢/kWh
17% more expensive
Missouri
13.44¢/kWh
3% more expensive
South Dakota
14.29¢/kWh
9% more expensive
Wyoming
13.59¢/kWh
4% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Nebraska?

Residential electricity in Nebraska costs 13.1¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 32% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Nebraska the 3rd cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 13.1¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.24 for a 40 kWh battery, $7.86 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $13.10 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 3.7¢ per mile of driving.

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

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Nebraska costs about $449 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,231.

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