EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Missouri costs about $44 per 1,000 miles at 16.02¢ per kWh, roughly $0.044 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 Missouri 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) | $44 | $529 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $52 | $627 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $77 | $921 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Missouri
Missouri sits in the middle of the national table: 16.02¢ per kWh, #28 of 51, against a U.S. average of 18.16¢. Prices rose 4.6% over the past year.
Missouri borders eight states, tied with Tennessee for the most of any state, and its price lands near the middle of that group. For an EV driver that means home charging here costs about $44 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against roughly $144 in gas for a 30-mpg car.
Missouri vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $44 | — |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $37 | -16% |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $37 | -15% |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $38 | -14% |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $40 | -10% |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $41 | -7% |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $43 | -3% |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $47 | +6% |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $53 | +21% |
Missouri has eight neighbors and six of them pay less per kWh. Tennessee is the cheapest at 13.42¢; Illinois is the priciest at 19.32¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Missouri
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $44 | $529 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $47 | $569 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $51 | $609 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $52 | $627 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $54 | $647 |
| Kia EV9 | $69 | $827 |
| Rivian R1S | $71 | $853 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $77 | $921 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Missouri
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Missouri average (16.02¢/kWh) | $44 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.48/kWh) | $131 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.33/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $91 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Missouri, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 3.0 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 Missouri
Ameren Missouri serves the St. Louis area and much of the east, Evergy serves the Kansas City area, and Liberty and rural cooperatives cover much of the rest. Missouri is not a retail-choice state, so your utility’s own rate options, including any time-of-use plan, are the main lever you have.
Ameren Missouri and Evergy both describe their residential and time-of-use plans online. Try your plan’s price in the EV charging cost calculator, and see how time-of-use rates work.
Missouri EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Missouri per month?
At the Missouri average of 16.02¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $44 in a Tesla Model Y, $52 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $77 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Missouri?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $529 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,200 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Missouri?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Missouri Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.48 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $131 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $44 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Missouri?
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.