EV Charge Utah has some of the cheapest home electricity in the country, 13.31¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $37 per 1,000 miles, $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 Utah 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 | $439 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $43 | $521 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $64 | $765 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Utah
Utah has some of the cheapest home electricity in the country: 13.31¢ per kWh in August 2026, #49 of 51. It is also one of only 7 states where home electricity got cheaper over the past year.
Most Utah homes buy power from Rocky Mountain Power, so the state average is a good guide to what a typical household pays. Cheap power and western gas prices make Utah a strong state for EVs: about $1,290 a year saved against a 30-mpg car, even using the national average gas price of $4.33.
Utah vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $37 | — |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $35 | -4% |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $37 | +0% |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $40 | +8% |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $41 | +13% |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $45 | +24% |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $47 | +29% |
One of Utah’s six neighbors pays less per kWh. Nevada, the cheapest, pays 12.72¢; Colorado pays 17.17¢, against Utah’s 13.31¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Utah
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $37 | $439 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $39 | $473 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $42 | $506 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $43 | $521 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $45 | $537 |
| Kia EV9 | $57 | $687 |
| Rivian R1S | $59 | $709 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $64 | $765 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Utah
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Utah average (13.31¢/kWh) | $37 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.56/kWh) | $154 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.39/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $107 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Utah, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 4.2 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 Utah
Rocky Mountain Power offers Utah customers a time-of-day option in which off-peak hours, including overnight, are priced below the standard rate. Utah is not a retail-choice state, so that plan, or one from your city utility if you’re in a town with its own, is the main lever you have.
Rocky Mountain Power describes its time-of-day option and EV programs on its website. Put the off-peak price into the EV charging cost calculator to see your monthly cost.
Utah EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Utah per month?
At the Utah average of 13.31¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $37 in a Tesla Model Y, $43 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $64 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Utah?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $439 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 Utah?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Utah Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.56 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $154 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $37 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Utah?
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.