EV Charging Cost in Missouri

Home electricity here averages 16.22¢/kWh, 25 of 51 nationally. That makes a full charge anywhere from $15.74 (Lucid Air) to $32.96 (GMC Hummer EV Pickup), and running costs of $450–$1,244 a year.

Every EV in Missouri, cheapest to run first

Charging cost of every electric car in Missouri
Vehicle kWh/100 mi Full charge Per 100 mi Per year vs petrol
Lucid Air23.1$15.74$3.75$450$1,184
Tesla Model 326.4$14.82$4.28$514$1,120
Tesla Model S27.1$18.02$4.40$527$1,107
Tesla Model Y27.5$14.59$4.46$535$1,099
Hyundai Ioniq 628$14.35$4.54$545$1,089
Subaru Solterra28$13.08$4.54$545$1,089
Toyota bZ28$13.08$4.54$545$1,089
BMW iX28.6$20.13$4.64$557$1,077
BMW i528.9$15.38$4.69$563$1,071
Fiat 500e29.2$7.06$4.74$568$1,066
Audi Q4 e-tron29.4$13.73$4.77$572$1,062
Volkswagen ID.429.8$14.07$4.83$580$1,054
Hyundai Ioniq 530$15.47$4.87$584$1,050
Nissan Leaf30.4$7.35$4.93$592$1,042
Genesis GV6030.6$15.19$4.96$596$1,038
BMW i430.8$12.54$5.00$599$1,035
Lucid Gravity31.1$22.70$5.04$605$1,029
Volvo EX3031.1$12.76$5.04$605$1,029
Tesla Model X32.2$18.38$5.22$627$1,007
Audi Q6 e-tron32.5$17.13$5.27$633$1,001
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$16.23$5.29$635$999
Polestar 233.5$15.11$5.43$652$982
Cadillac Optiq34$16.71$5.51$662$972
Mercedes-Benz EQS34$21.51$5.51$662$972
Honda Prologue34.1$16.26$5.53$664$970
Nissan Ariya34.4$16.13$5.58$670$964
Mini Cooper SE34.6$12.12$5.61$673$961
Porsche Macan Electric34.6$17.34$5.61$673$961
Lexus RZ35.3$13.11$5.73$687$947
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.7$16.39$5.79$695$939
Mercedes-Benz EQE36$17.98$5.84$701$933
Jeep Wagoneer S36.2$17.26$5.87$705$929
Cadillac Lyriq36.8$19.46$5.97$716$918
Volvo EX9036.8$16.47$5.97$716$918
Genesis Electrified GV7037.3$15.13$6.05$726$908
Ford Mustang Mach-E37.4$16.99$6.07$728$906
Polestar 337.5$18.98$6.08$730$904
Acura ZDX37.7$19.75$6.11$734$900
Hyundai Ioniq 938$19.72$6.16$740$894
Porsche Taycan39$18.53$6.33$759$875
Volkswagen ID. Buzz40.8$15.49$6.62$794$840
Kia EV641$15.36$6.65$798$836
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$22.61$6.96$835$799
Kia EV943$18.13$6.97$837$797
Rivian R1S44.4$26.93$7.20$864$770
Rivian R1T44.4$26.93$7.20$864$770
Chevrolet Silverado EV47.8$32.87$7.75$930$704
Ford F-150 Lightning49.4$19.23$8.01$962$672
GMC Sierra EV49.5$32.92$8.03$963$671
GMC Hummer EV Pickup63.9$32.96$10.36$1,244$390

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

What this means in Missouri

At 16.22 cents per kWh, Missouri is 3.20 cents below the national average. The same Lucid Air that costs $15.74 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 $1,184 a year against a 30 mpg car — and even the thirstiest still saves $390.

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 Missouri?
Missouri residential electricity averages 16.22 cents per kWh, which ranks it 25 of 51 nationally. A full charge ranges from $15.74 for a Lucid Air to $32.96 for a GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
Which EV is cheapest to run in Missouri?
The Lucid Air, at $3.75 per 100 miles — roughly $450 a year over 12,000 miles. The most expensive to run is the GMC Hummer EV Pickup at $10.36 per 100 miles.
Is an EV cheaper than petrol in Missouri?
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 Missouri?
Missouri sits 3.20 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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