EV Charging Cost in Utah: 13.17¢ per kWh

▼ 31% below US average
Residential electricity in Utah costs 13.17¢/kWh (March 2026), the 4th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $7.90 — 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

13.17¢
per kWh ▼ 1.2% MoM
$7.90
Full 60 kWh charge
3.8¢
Cost per mile
$1,228
Annual savings vs gas*

Utah Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

11¢ 13¢ 15¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 13.17¢
Utah US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Utah

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.27
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $7.90
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $10.54
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $13.17

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Utah's 13.17¢/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 Utah has increased 6.3%, from 12.39¢ to 13.17¢ per kWh.

Compare Utah to Neighboring States

Arizona
15.59¢/kWh
18% more expensive
Colorado
16.74¢/kWh
27% more expensive
Idaho
13.01¢/kWh
1% cheaper
Nevada
14.17¢/kWh
8% more expensive
New Mexico
14.81¢/kWh
12% more expensive
Wyoming
13.59¢/kWh
3% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Utah?

Residential electricity in Utah costs 13.17¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 31% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Utah the 4th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

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

At 13.17¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.27 for a 40 kWh battery, $7.90 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $13.17 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 Utah?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Utah costs about $452 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,228.

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