EV charging cost in Idaho
Home electricity in Idaho averages 12.7¢ per kWh, and regular gas is $4.49 a gallon.
Monthly cost to drive 1,000 miles. A typical EV uses about 30 kWh per 100 miles.
Monthly charging cost by car
| Car | 1,000 mi a month | 12,000 mi a year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $35 | $417 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | $33 | $401 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $38 | $451 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $45 | $534 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | $33 | $401 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $35 | $417 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | $36 | $434 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | $42 | $501 |
Average residential price, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Updated 2026-10-04. Gas: Rocky Mountain average, week of 2026-09-28 (EIA). Includes about 10% charging loss. Every other EV is in the calculator.
Idaho EV incentives
The U.S. Department of Energy lists no state incentives for personal EV buyers in Idaho right now. Your utility may still offer charger rebates or a cheaper overnight rate; check its website.
Listed as published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked weekly. Programs open and close often, so confirm on the program's official page before you buy. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.