EV Charging Costs in Iowa
Residential electricity in Iowa averages 12.83¢/kWh — 3.7¢ below the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
12.83¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$7.70
vs National Avg
-$2.20
Renewable Mix
60%
Analysis
In Iowa, home charging at 12.83¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $9.10 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in Iowa
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 12.83¢/kWh | $7.70 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$9.10 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$10.30 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$10.30 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$11.50 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$13.30 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$13.90 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$16.30 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$17.50 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$18.70 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$18.70 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$21.10 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$21.10 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Iowa
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $10.47 | $4.01 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $8.72 | $3.44 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $10.47 | $4.29 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $10.24 | $4.21 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $9.02 | $3.44 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $8.11 | $2.79 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $7.70 | $2.70 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $10.47 | $4.18 |