EV charging cost in Louisiana
Home electricity in Louisiana averages 12.87¢ per kWh. That ranks #2 of 51, one of the cheapest states to charge at home. A typical EV costs $41 a month to charge at home for 1,000 miles. The same miles in a 30 MPG car cost $130 in gas.
Gas is down 6.6¢ since last week. Prices for the week of October 19, 2026.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Louisiana
Per month at 1,000 miles. Fast chargers are estimated at 2.5× the home rate. Gas is $3.89/gal (Gulf Coast average, week of 2026-10-19) in a 30 MPG car.
| Car | kWh per 100 mi | Per mile | Home | Fast chargers | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 24.4 | $0.031 | $31 | $79 | $98 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 24.2 | $0.031 | $31 | $78 | $98 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 42.7 | $0.055 | $55 | $137 | $75 |
| Tesla Model S | 27.2 | $0.035 | $35 | $88 | $95 |
| Tesla Model X | 32.1 | $0.041 | $41 | $103 | $88 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 31.5 | $0.041 | $41 | $101 | $89 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD | 49.6 | $0.064 | $64 | $160 | $66 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 31.2 | $0.040 | $40 | $100 | $89 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 32.4 | $0.042 | $42 | $104 | $88 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 49.6 | $0.064 | $64 | $160 | $66 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 29.6 | $0.038 | $38 | $95 | $92 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 25.5 | $0.033 | $33 | $82 | $97 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 29.1 | $0.037 | $37 | $94 | $92 |
| Kia EV6 | 29.6 | $0.038 | $38 | $95 | $92 |
| Kia EV9 | 37.9 | $0.049 | $49 | $122 | $81 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 29.8 | $0.038 | $38 | $96 | $91 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $0.038 | $38 | $96 | $91 |
| Nissan ARIYA | 33.4 | $0.043 | $43 | $107 | $87 |
| Nissan LEAF | 27.9 | $0.036 | $36 | $90 | $94 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 28.3 | $0.036 | $36 | $91 | $93 |
| Honda Prologue | 32.4 | $0.042 | $42 | $104 | $88 |
| Rivian R1T | 38.7 | $0.050 | $50 | $125 | $80 |
| Rivian R1S | 39.6 | $0.051 | $51 | $127 | $79 |
| Polestar 2 | 29.6 | $0.038 | $38 | $95 | $92 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.6 | $0.047 | $47 | $118 | $82 |
| Subaru Solterra | 28.1 | $0.036 | $36 | $90 | $93 |
| BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe | 28.6 | $0.037 | $37 | $92 | $93 |
| BMW iX M60 | 43.8 | $0.056 | $56 | $141 | $73 |
| Audi Q4 45 e-tron | 29.3 | $0.038 | $38 | $94 | $92 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 | 31.5 | $0.041 | $41 | $101 | $89 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 31.8 | $0.041 | $41 | $102 | $89 |
| Volvo EX30 extended range | 29.1 | $0.037 | $37 | $94 | $92 |
| Porsche Macan 4 Electric | 35.5 | $0.046 | $46 | $114 | $84 |
| Porsche Taycan 4 Battery | 38.7 | $0.050 | $50 | $125 | $80 |
| Lucid Air Sapphire | 32.1 | $0.041 | $41 | $103 | $88 |
Questions about charging in Louisiana
Is Louisiana cheap or expensive for EV charging?
Louisiana ranks #2 of 51, where 1 is the cheapest. The spread between states is wide: Nevada pays 12.72¢/kWh and Hawaii pays 47.18¢/kWh, about 3.7 times more for the same miles.
How much does it cost to fully charge an EV in Louisiana?
From empty, a Tesla Model 3 (321 mi of range) costs about $10 to charge fully at home. A Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD costs about $15.
Is charging cheaper than gas in Louisiana?
Yes. At 12.87¢/kWh a typical EV costs $0.041 per mile at home. A 30 MPG car at $3.89/gal costs $0.130 per mile. Over 12,000 miles a year the difference is $1,069.