EV Charge At Indiana’s average of 17.02¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model Y costs about $47 per 1,000 miles to charge at home, or $0.047 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 covering the same distance.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Indiana drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $47 | $562 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $56 | $666 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $82 | $979 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Indiana
Indiana electricity averaged 17.02¢ per kWh in August 2026, #24 of 51 and below the national average of 18.16¢. Over the past year it rose 5.0%, against 3.4% nationally.
Coal has long supplied a large share of Indiana’s power, and the state’s utilities are in the middle of replacing old coal plants with gas, wind and solar. Building that new capacity costs money, and part of it reaches household bills, which helps explain why Indiana prices have been climbing.
Indiana vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $47 | — |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $38 | -19% |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $53 | +14% |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $53 | +14% |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $63 | +35% |
One of Indiana’s four neighbors pays less per kWh. Kentucky is the cheapest at 13.80¢, while Michigan pays 22.99¢ against Indiana’s 17.02¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Indiana
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $47 | $562 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $50 | $604 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $54 | $647 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $56 | $666 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $57 | $687 |
| Kia EV9 | $73 | $878 |
| Rivian R1S | $76 | $906 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $82 | $979 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Indiana
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Indiana average (17.02¢/kWh) | $47 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.61/kWh) | $167 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.42/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $116 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Indiana, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 3.6 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in Indiana
Indiana is not a retail-choice state, so your utility depends on where you live: Duke Energy Indiana, AES Indiana in Indianapolis, NIPSCO in the north, Indiana Michigan Power, CenterPoint in the southwest, or a rural electric membership cooperative. Several of them have EV programs or time-of-use options, so ask yours about an overnight rate.
Your utility’s website lists its residential rates, EV programs and any time-of-use option. Put the price you’d actually pay into the EV charging cost calculator and compare it with the 17.02¢ average.
Indiana EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Indiana per month?
At the Indiana average of 17.02¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $47 in a Tesla Model Y, $56 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $82 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Indiana?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $562 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,170 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Indiana?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Indiana Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.61 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $167 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $47 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Indiana?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.