EV Charge Louisiana has the second cheapest home electricity in the country, 12.87¢ per kWh on average. That puts a Tesla Model Y at about $35 per 1,000 miles, $0.035 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 on the same miles.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Louisiana 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) | $35 | $425 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $42 | $504 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $62 | $740 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Louisiana
Louisiana had the second cheapest home electricity in the country in August 2026: 12.87¢ per kWh, against a national average of 18.16¢. Prices rose 2.5% over the past year.
Much of Louisiana’s electricity comes from natural gas plants close to where the gas is produced, which keeps power cheap. Hurricane recovery is the other side of the story: utilities here have added storm-related charges to bills after major storms, so check the riders on your own bill.
Louisiana vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $35 | — |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $40 | +12% |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $40 | +12% |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $44 | +24% |
None of Louisiana’s three neighbors pay less per kWh. Arkansas comes closest at 14.37¢; Texas, to the west, pays 15.91¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Louisiana
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $35 | $425 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $38 | $457 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $41 | $489 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $42 | $504 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $43 | $519 |
| Kia EV9 | $55 | $664 |
| Rivian R1S | $57 | $685 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $62 | $740 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Louisiana
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Louisiana average (12.87¢/kWh) | $35 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.59/kWh) | $161 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.41/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $112 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Louisiana, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 4.6 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 Louisiana
Entergy Louisiana, Cleco and SWEPCO serve most of the state, with cooperatives and city utilities covering the rest. Louisiana is not a retail-choice state. With power this cheap, the biggest risk to your charging cost is the extra riders on your bill, not the base rate, so read the full bill rather than the headline price.
Entergy Louisiana and Cleco list their residential rates and riders online. Use the full price per kWh from your bill in the EV charging cost calculator; here’s how to work it out.
Louisiana EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Louisiana per month?
At the Louisiana average of 12.87¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $35 in a Tesla Model Y, $42 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $62 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Louisiana?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $425 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,310 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Louisiana?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Louisiana Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.59 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $161 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $35 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Louisiana?
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.