Cost to Charge a Subaru Solterra in Kansas

$12.67 for a full charge at 15.71¢/kWh — $4.40 per 100 miles, about $528 a year.

Charging details

Kansas residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Subaru Solterra in Kansas

$12.67 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$4.40
Per mile
$0.04
Per year
$528
vs petrol / yr
$1,106
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Subaru Solterra
Item Energy Cost
This charge 80.6 kWh $12.67
Full charge (0–100%) 80.6 kWh $12.67
Per 100 miles 28.0 kWh $4.40
Per year (12,000 mi) 3360.0 kWh $528
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $1,106

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Subaru Solterra from empty in Kansas costs $12.67. The car draws 80.6 kWh from the wall for a full 288-mile charge, and Kansas residential electricity averages 15.71¢ per kWh. That works out at $4.40 per 100 miles, or $0.04 a mile.

Kansas is cheaper than average: 15.71¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 22 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $10.57 to fill in Nevada and $42.51 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 3.1× cheaper per mile: $4.40 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $1,106 saved.

Similar EVs in Kansas

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Kansas
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $13.90 $528
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $12.67 $528
Tesla Model Y 27.5 kWh $14.13 $518
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $19.50 $539
BMW i5 28.9 kWh $14.89 $545
Tesla Model S 27.1 kWh $17.46 $511

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Subaru Solterra in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
South Dakota 15.36 $12.39 $516
West Virginia 15.45 $12.46 $519
South Carolina 15.55 $12.54 $522
Iowa 15.93 $12.85 $535
Texas 15.94 $12.85 $536
Missouri 16.22 $13.08 $545

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Subaru Solterra in Kansas?
$12.67 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 80.6 kWh at the wall and Kansas residential electricity averages 15.71¢ per kWh.
How much does a Subaru Solterra cost per mile in Kansas?
About $0.04 a mile, or $4.40 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $528 of electricity.
Is charging a Subaru Solterra cheaper than petrol in Kansas?
Yes — 3.1 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $4.40 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $1,106 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Subaru Solterra at 288 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 28 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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