EV Charging Cost in Kansas

Home electricity here averages 15.71¢/kWh, 22 of 51 nationally. That makes a full charge anywhere from $15.24 (Lucid Air) to $31.92 (GMC Hummer EV Pickup), and running costs of $435–$1,205 a year.

Every EV in Kansas, cheapest to run first

Charging cost of every electric car in Kansas
Vehicle kWh/100 mi Full charge Per 100 mi Per year vs petrol
Lucid Air23.1$15.24$3.63$435$1,199
Tesla Model 326.4$14.35$4.15$498$1,136
Tesla Model S27.1$17.46$4.26$511$1,123
Tesla Model Y27.5$14.13$4.32$518$1,116
Hyundai Ioniq 628$13.90$4.40$528$1,106
Subaru Solterra28$12.67$4.40$528$1,106
Toyota bZ28$12.67$4.40$528$1,106
BMW iX28.6$19.50$4.49$539$1,095
BMW i528.9$14.89$4.54$545$1,089
Fiat 500e29.2$6.84$4.59$550$1,084
Audi Q4 e-tron29.4$13.30$4.62$554$1,080
Volkswagen ID.429.8$13.62$4.68$562$1,072
Hyundai Ioniq 530$14.99$4.71$566$1,068
Nissan Leaf30.4$7.12$4.78$573$1,061
Genesis GV6030.6$14.71$4.81$577$1,057
BMW i430.8$12.15$4.84$581$1,053
Lucid Gravity31.1$21.99$4.89$586$1,048
Volvo EX3031.1$12.36$4.89$586$1,048
Tesla Model X32.2$17.81$5.06$607$1,027
Audi Q6 e-tron32.5$16.59$5.11$613$1,021
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$15.72$5.12$615$1,019
Polestar 233.5$14.63$5.26$632$1,002
Cadillac Optiq34$16.18$5.34$641$993
Mercedes-Benz EQS34$20.83$5.34$641$993
Honda Prologue34.1$15.75$5.36$643$991
Nissan Ariya34.4$15.62$5.40$649$985
Mini Cooper SE34.6$11.74$5.44$652$982
Porsche Macan Electric34.6$16.80$5.44$652$982
Lexus RZ35.3$12.70$5.55$665$969
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.7$15.87$5.61$673$961
Mercedes-Benz EQE36$17.42$5.66$679$955
Jeep Wagoneer S36.2$16.72$5.69$682$952
Cadillac Lyriq36.8$18.85$5.78$694$940
Volvo EX9036.8$15.96$5.78$694$940
Genesis Electrified GV7037.3$14.65$5.86$703$931
Ford Mustang Mach-E37.4$16.45$5.88$705$929
Polestar 337.5$18.38$5.89$707$927
Acura ZDX37.7$19.13$5.92$711$923
Hyundai Ioniq 938$19.10$5.97$716$918
Porsche Taycan39$17.95$6.13$735$899
Volkswagen ID. Buzz40.8$15.00$6.41$769$865
Kia EV641$14.88$6.44$773$861
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$21.90$6.74$809$825
Kia EV943$17.56$6.76$811$823
Rivian R1S44.4$26.09$6.98$837$797
Rivian R1T44.4$26.09$6.98$837$797
Chevrolet Silverado EV47.8$31.84$7.51$901$733
Ford F-150 Lightning49.4$18.63$7.76$931$703
GMC Sierra EV49.5$31.88$7.78$933$701
GMC Hummer EV Pickup63.9$31.92$10.04$1,205$429

Annual figures over 12,000 miles. Petrol comparison at 30 mpg and $4.09 a gallon.

What this means in Kansas

At 15.71 cents per kWh, Kansas is 3.71 cents below the national average. The same Lucid Air that costs $15.24 to fill here costs $12.72 in Nevada and $51.15 in Hawaii.

Every car on this page beats petrol here. The cheapest to run, the Lucid Air, saves about $1,199 a year against a 30 mpg car — and even the thirstiest still saves $429.

These are flat residential averages. Most utilities offer a time-of-use plan where overnight charging costs considerably less, and public fast charging costs considerably more. Each vehicle page lets you enter your own rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Kansas?
Kansas residential electricity averages 15.71 cents per kWh, which ranks it 22 of 51 nationally. A full charge ranges from $15.24 for a Lucid Air to $31.92 for a GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
Which EV is cheapest to run in Kansas?
The Lucid Air, at $3.63 per 100 miles — roughly $435 a year over 12,000 miles. The most expensive to run is the GMC Hummer EV Pickup at $10.04 per 100 miles.
Is an EV cheaper than petrol in Kansas?
Yes, for every car here. A 30 mpg petrol car costs about $13.62 per 100 miles at $4.09 a gallon; even the thirstiest EV on this page comes in below that.
Why is electricity so cheap in Kansas?
Kansas sits 3.71 cents below the 19.42-cent national average. The national spread runs from 13.11 cents in Nevada to 52.72 in Hawaii — generation mix, fuel costs and transmission distance all feed into it.

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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