EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Kansas costs about $43 per 1,000 miles at 15.47¢ per kWh, roughly $0.043 a mile. The same miles in a 30-mpg gas car cost about $144.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Kansas 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) | $43 | $510 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $50 | $606 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $74 | $889 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Kansas
Kansas electricity costs 15.47¢ per kWh on average, #34 of 51 and below the national average of 18.16¢. Over the past year it rose 5.6%.
Wind supplies a large share of Kansas power, and most homes are served by Evergy, with cooperatives and city utilities covering many rural towns. For an EV driver, the result is home charging at about $43 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against roughly $144 in gas for a 30-mpg car.
Kansas vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $43 | — |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $37 | -12% |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $41 | -4% |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $44 | +4% |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $47 | +11% |
Two of Kansas’ four neighbors pay less per kWh. Nebraska is the cheapest at 13.54¢; Colorado is the priciest at 17.17¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Kansas
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $43 | $510 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $46 | $549 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $49 | $588 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $50 | $606 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $52 | $624 |
| Kia EV9 | $67 | $798 |
| Rivian R1S | $69 | $824 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $74 | $889 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Kansas
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Kansas average (15.47¢/kWh) | $43 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.50/kWh) | $138 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.35/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $96 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Kansas, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 3.2 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and less 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 Kansas
Evergy serves most of the state, and Kansas is not a retail-choice state. Evergy has offered residential time-of-use plans in which overnight hours cost less, so if you’re a customer, compare one with your current plan before installing a charger.
Evergy lists its Kansas rate plans, including time-of-use options, on its website. Enter the overnight price in the EV charging cost calculator and compare it with the 15.47¢ average.
Kansas EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Kansas per month?
At the Kansas average of 15.47¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $43 in a Tesla Model Y, $50 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $74 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Kansas?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $510 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,220 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Kansas?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Kansas Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.50 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $138 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $43 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Kansas?
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.