EV Charge Wyoming’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 roughly $144 on the same distance.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Wyoming 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 Wyoming
Wyoming electricity averaged 14.43¢ per kWh in August 2026, #42 of 51, against a U.S. average of 18.16¢. Prices rose 0.7% over the past year.
Wyoming produces more coal than any other state and exports much of its electricity. Power at home stays cheap, so the bigger cost question for Wyoming EV drivers is distance: long highway trips mean more fast charging, which costs several times as much per kWh as charging at home.
Wyoming vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $40 | — |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $37 | -8% |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $37 | -7% |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $37 | -6% |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $42 | +5% |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $43 | +8% |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $47 | +19% |
Wyoming borders six states and three of them pay less per kWh. Utah is the cheapest at 13.31¢; Colorado is the priciest at 17.17¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Wyoming
| 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 Wyoming
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Wyoming average (14.43¢/kWh) | $40 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.60/kWh) | $166 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.42/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $115 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Wyoming, 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 Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Power, Black Hills Energy, Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power, and many cooperatives serve Wyoming homes. Wyoming is not a retail-choice state. With rates this low, the cost of installing a Level 2 charger often matters more than the rate plan.
Your utility publishes its residential rates online. Check the price in the EV charging cost calculator, and see home vs fast charging for road trips.
Wyoming EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Wyoming per month?
At the Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Wyoming Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.60 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $166 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $40 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Wyoming?
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.