EV Charge At 13.54¢ per kWh, Nebraska is one of the cheapest states to charge an EV: about $37 per 1,000 miles for a Tesla Model Y, or $0.037 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 Nebraska 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) | $37 | $447 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $44 | $530 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $65 | $779 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Nebraska
Nebraska is one of the cheapest states to charge an EV: 13.54¢ per kWh, #45 of 51, against a U.S. average of 18.16¢. Prices rose 5.8% over the past year.
Nebraska is the only state where every home gets its electricity from a public power utility, such as the Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District or Lincoln Electric System, instead of an investor-owned company. Public utilities don’t pay shareholders, which is one reason prices here stay low.
Nebraska vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $37 | — |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $40 | +7% |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $42 | +12% |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $43 | +14% |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $44 | +18% |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $47 | +26% |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $47 | +27% |
None of Nebraska’s six neighbors pay less per kWh. Wyoming comes closest at 14.43¢; Colorado pays 17.17¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Nebraska
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $37 | $447 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $40 | $481 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $43 | $515 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $44 | $530 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $46 | $547 |
| Kia EV9 | $58 | $699 |
| Rivian R1S | $60 | $721 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $65 | $779 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Nebraska
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Nebraska average (13.54¢/kWh) | $37 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.41/kWh) | $112 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.28/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $78 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska
Because every utility in Nebraska is publicly owned, rate decisions are made by local boards rather than a state commission, and plans differ from district to district. Check your public power district’s site for time-of-use or EV rates, which some districts offer.
Your public power district publishes its rates and any EV or time-of-use option on its website. Compare it with the 13.54¢ average in the EV charging cost calculator.
Nebraska EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Nebraska per month?
At the Nebraska average of 13.54¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $37 in a Tesla Model Y, $44 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $65 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Nebraska?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $447 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,290 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Nebraska?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Nebraska Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.41 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $112 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $37 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Nebraska?
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.