EV Charging Costs in Montana
Residential electricity in Montana averages 12.86¢/kWh — 3.6¢ below the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
12.86¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$7.72
vs National Avg
-$2.18
Renewable Mix
55%
Analysis
In Montana, home charging at 12.86¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $9.08 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in Montana
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 12.86¢/kWh | $7.72 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$9.08 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$10.28 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$10.28 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$11.48 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$13.28 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$13.88 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$16.28 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$17.48 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$18.68 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$18.68 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$21.08 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$21.08 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Montana
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $10.49 | $4.02 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $8.74 | $3.45 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $10.49 | $4.30 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $10.27 | $4.22 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $9.04 | $3.45 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $8.13 | $2.80 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $7.72 | $2.70 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $10.49 | $4.19 |