How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Mississippi?
Mississippi has some of the cheaper home electricity in the country — 14% below the national average — which is the single biggest reason EVs are cheap to run here. Gas is relatively cheap at about $2.75 a gallon (21% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Mississippi's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.42 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $8.22. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Mississippi comes to about $621 — roughly $52 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Mississippi: home vs station
Home charging at $0.137 per kWh works out to 3.4¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $359 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Mississippi
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4.6¢ | $621 | $3,104 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.2¢ | $695 | $3,477 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 5.5¢ | $745 | $3,725 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 8.8¢ | $1,192 | $5,960 |
| Honda Civic | 7.9¢ | $1,061 | $5,304 |
| Toyota Camry | 8.6¢ | $1,160 | $5,801 |
| Honda CR-V | 9.8¢ | $1,326 | $6,629 |
| Ford F-150 | 13.8¢ | $1,856 | $9,281 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.184 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Mississippi?
Mississippi ranks #38 of 50 for EV fuel savings — middle of the pack. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Mississippi would have to drop to about $1.47 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Oklahoma ($557/yr), Alabama ($550/yr), Michigan ($539/yr), Wisconsin ($526/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Mississippi?
At about 13.7¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.4¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 3.8¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $10.27 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Mississippi?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $539 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Mississippi's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Mississippi?
Our preset uses about 13.7¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Mississippi?
The preset uses about $2.75 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.