EV Charge Mississippi’s average of 14.43¢ per kWh puts a Tesla Model Y at about $40 per 1,000 miles charged at home, $0.040 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends about $144 on the same distance.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Mississippi 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) | $40 | $476 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $47 | $565 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $69 | $830 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Mississippi
Mississippi electricity averaged 14.43¢ per kWh in August 2026, #41 of 51, well below the national average of 18.16¢. Over the past year it rose 6.0%.
Who you buy from depends on where you live: Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Power serve large parts of the state, north Mississippi gets TVA power through local utilities, and electric cooperatives serve many rural homes. Rates can differ between them, so use the state average as a starting point.
Mississippi vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $40 | — |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $35 | -11% |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $37 | -7% |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $40 | -0% |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $45 | +13% |
Three of Mississippi’s four neighbors pay less per kWh. Louisiana is the cheapest at 12.87¢; Alabama is the priciest at 16.33¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Mississippi
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $40 | $476 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $43 | $512 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $46 | $548 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $47 | $565 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $49 | $582 |
| Kia EV9 | $62 | $745 |
| Rivian R1S | $64 | $768 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $69 | $830 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Mississippi
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Mississippi average (14.43¢/kWh) | $40 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.58/kWh) | $160 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.40/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $111 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Mississippi, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 4.0 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 Mississippi
Ask your utility, whether it’s Entergy Mississippi, Mississippi Power, a TVA distributor or a cooperative, whether it has a time-of-use or EV rate. Mississippi is not a retail-choice state, so your utility’s own options are where any extra savings come from.
Check your utility’s site for its residential and time-of-use rates, then run the price through the EV charging cost calculator. This guide shows where to find it on your bill.
Mississippi EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Mississippi per month?
At the Mississippi average of 14.43¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $40 in a Tesla Model Y, $47 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $69 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Mississippi?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $476 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,260 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Mississippi?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Mississippi Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.58 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $160 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $40 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Mississippi?
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.