EV Charging Cost in Colorado
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. average, ranking #28 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $12.75 to fully charge at home here (4.4¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $54.85/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in Colorado should know
Colorado combines moderate rates with some of the country's better utility EV programs — Xcel's overnight plans and charger rebates are genuinely useful. Mountain winters and altitude add a modest seasonal consumption penalty worth budgeting.
Full-charge cost by model in Colorado
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $10.20 | 4.0¢ | $40.48 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.75 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| Tesla Model S | $17.00 | 4.6¢ | $45.95 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $20.91 | 6.8¢ | $68.00 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $14.45 | 5.0¢ | $50.00 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $12.24 | 5.2¢ | $51.52 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $16.66 | 7.7¢ | $77.27 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $13.09 | 5.0¢ | $50.00 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $13.09 | 4.3¢ | $42.50 |
| Kia EV6 | $13.09 | 4.7¢ | $47.22 |
| Kia EV9 | $17.00 | 6.1¢ | $60.71 |
| Nissan Ariya | $14.79 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Nissan Leaf | $10.20 | 5.0¢ | $50.00 |
| Rivian R1T | $22.95 | 7.1¢ | $70.83 |
| Rivian R1S | $22.95 | 7.4¢ | $73.91 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $13.09 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| BMW i4 | $13.77 | 4.9¢ | $48.57 |
| Lucid Air | $19.04 | 4.3¢ | $42.50 |
| Honda Prologue | $14.45 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $12.07 | 5.2¢ | $51.52 |
| Tesla Model X | $17.00 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $14.45 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $28.90 | 7.1¢ | $70.83 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $28.90 | 7.1¢ | $70.83 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $34.85 | 10.6¢ | $106.25 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $17.34 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $14.45 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $11.05 | 4.7¢ | $47.22 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $18.70 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Kia Niro EV | $10.88 | 4.9¢ | $48.57 |
| BMW iX | $17.85 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| BMW i5 | $13.77 | 5.2¢ | $51.52 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $11.39 | 5.5¢ | $54.84 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $15.13 | 5.2¢ | $51.52 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $18.36 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $13.09 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $15.98 | 5.5¢ | $54.84 |
| Porsche Taycan | $15.13 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $16.15 | 5.5¢ | $54.84 |
| Polestar 2 | $13.43 | 5.0¢ | $50.00 |
| Polestar 3 | $18.19 | 6.1¢ | $60.71 |
| Volvo EX40 | $13.43 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Volvo EX90 | $18.19 | 6.3¢ | $62.96 |
| Subaru Solterra | $12.07 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Lexus RZ | $12.07 | 5.5¢ | $54.84 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $14.62 | 6.5¢ | $65.38 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $10.88 | 5.5¢ | $54.84 |
| Fiat 500e | $7.14 | 4.7¢ | $47.22 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $15.81 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $15.81 | 5.7¢ | $56.67 |
| Acura ZDX | $17.34 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Genesis GV60 | $13.09 | 5.2¢ | $51.52 |
| Lucid Gravity | $19.04 | 5.2¢ | $51.52 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $11.05 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| Rivian R2 | $15.64 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Kia EV3 | $13.77 | 4.5¢ | $44.74 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $34.00 | 7.7¢ | $77.27 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $17.34 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $14.45 | 4.0¢ | $39.53 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $11.05 | 4.7¢ | $47.22 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $7.17 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| BMW i7 | $17.29 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $16.49 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $18.02 | 6.8¢ | $68.00 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $16.13 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| Volvo EX30 | $10.88 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| Polestar 4 | $15.98 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $13.16 | 5.9¢ | $58.62 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $14.82 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $19.72 | 8.5¢ | $85.00 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $4.91 | 4.7¢ | $47.22 |
| Fisker Ocean | $18.02 | 5.3¢ | $53.12 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $14.91 | 7.1¢ | $70.83 |
| Ford E-Transit | $15.13 | 9.4¢ | $94.44 |
| Kia EV4 | $13.26 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $12.70 | 4.4¢ | $43.59 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $12.70 | 4.9¢ | $48.57 |
| Jeep Recon | $17.00 | 6.8¢ | $68.00 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in Colorado
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 15.3¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $10.20 | 4.0¢ | $25.50 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.75 | 4.4¢ | $31.87 |
| Tesla Model S | $17.00 | 4.6¢ | $42.50 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $20.91 | 6.8¢ | $52.27 |
| Tesla Model X | $17.00 | 5.7¢ | $42.50 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in Colorado
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 15.3¢/kWh, versus a 32-mpg gas car at $3.15/gallon.
| Daily driving | Miles / month | EV at home | EV on DC fast only | Gas car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi/day | 600 | $29.14 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $43.71 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $58.29 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $87.43 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $116.57 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in Colorado
Public DC fast charging in Colorado typically costs 35–60¢/kWh — Tesla Superchargers usually 30–50¢ depending on time of day, Electrify America and EVgo 48–64¢ without a membership — which is about 2.8× the state's 15.3¢ home rate. Public Level 2 stations at workplaces, garages and shopping centers are often free or billed at 20–35¢/kWh. If you cannot charge at home, see the apartment charging playbook and the Supercharger cost guide.
Run your own numbers
Using Colorado's average residential rate (15.3¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.