What is the average electricity rate in Kansas?

15.27¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in Kansas

Residential electricity in Kansas averaged 15.27¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, 17% below the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $451 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $1,242 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 15.27¢
A year ago: 14.46¢
U.S. average: 18.31¢
Rank: 17th cheapest

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	3.8¢	$15.79	$451
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	3.8¢	$13.65	$451
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	3.9¢	$12.31	$471
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	4.0¢	$17.27	$480
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	4.0¢	$13.94	$484
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	4.0¢	$15.96	$486
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	4.1¢	$12.26	$493
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	4.2¢	$12.78	$500
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	4.2¢	$12.58	$502
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	4.3¢	$12.29	$513
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	4.3¢	$12.31	$513
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	4.3¢	$22.08	$517
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	4.4¢	$15.80	$526
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	4.4¢	$14.22	$531
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	4.4¢	$16.57	$531
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	4.4¢	$13.82	$531
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	4.5¢	$12.93	$539
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	4.6¢	$15.16	$546
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	4.6¢	$13.24	$546
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	4.6¢	$14.57	$550
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	4.6¢	$14.49	$553
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	4.6¢	$16.13	$555
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	4.8¢	$14.41	$581
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	4.9¢	$15.97	$586
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	4.9¢	$20.95	$588
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	4.9¢	$15.38	$592
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	5.0¢	$15.30	$596
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	5.1¢	$14.64	$607
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	5.1¢	$16.90	$610
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	5.2¢	$15.30	$625
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	5.2¢	$16.90	$627
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	5.3¢	$15.16	$630
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	5.3¢	$16.03	$641
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	5.4¢	$18.02	$647
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	5.4¢	$16.03	$652
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	5.6¢	$23.33	$667
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	5.6¢	$16.48	$672
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	5.6¢	$18.34	$674
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	5.6¢	$18.32	$674
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	5.6¢	$18.32	$674
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	5.6¢	$16.29	$674
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	5.6¢	$18.40	$676
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	5.6¢	$16.49	$676
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	5.8¢	$18.60	$691
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	5.8¢	$16.90	$691
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	6.0¢	$18.84	$724
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	6.1¢	$18.37	$727
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	6.1¢	$18.29	$727
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	6.2¢	$18.34	$744
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	6.4¢	$19.29	$764
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	6.4¢	$20.86	$773
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	6.4¢	$20.86	$773
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	6.5¢	$20.61	$784
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	6.6¢	$21.29	$786
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	6.6¢	$21.32	$786
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	6.6¢	$24.42	$792
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	6.6¢	$22.17	$795
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	6.8¢	$19.58	$814
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	6.8¢	$19.58	$814
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	7.2¢	$20.90	$859
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	7.2¢	$20.90	$859
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	7.2¢	$21.52	$861
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	7.3¢	$23.41	$878
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	7.3¢	$23.41	$878
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	7.7¢	$23.23	$929
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	8.0¢	$31.18	$960
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	10.3¢	$32.27	$1,241
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	10.3¢	$32.27	$1,241
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	10.4¢	$32.92	$1,242
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	10.4¢	$32.62	$1,242

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in Kansas the average electric car on this list is $714 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Kansas?: 15.27¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.