EV Charging Cost in Nevada: 14.17¢ per kWh

▼ 26% below US average
Residential electricity in Nevada costs 14.17¢/kWh (March 2026), the 12th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $8.50 — roughly 19% 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

14.17¢
per kWh ▼ 1.46% MoM
$8.50
Full 60 kWh charge
4.0¢
Cost per mile
$1,194
Annual savings vs gas*

Nevada Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

11¢ 14¢ 16¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 14.17¢
Nevada US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Nevada

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.67
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $8.50
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $11.34
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $14.17

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Nevada's 14.17¢/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 Nevada has decreased 1.8%, from 14.43¢ to 14.17¢ per kWh.

Compare Nevada to Neighboring States

Arizona
15.59¢/kWh
10% more expensive
California
33.35¢/kWh
135% more expensive
Idaho
13.01¢/kWh
8% cheaper
Oregon
14.89¢/kWh
5% more expensive
Utah
13.17¢/kWh
7% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Nevada?

Residential electricity in Nevada costs 14.17¢/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 Nevada the 12th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 14.17¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.67 for a 40 kWh battery, $8.50 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $14.17 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 Nevada?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Nevada costs about $486 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,194.

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