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EV Charging Costs in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis is an emerging EV market where charging access planning matters more than headline rate comparisons. Local electricity costs are moderate, but public station density remains lower than top coastal metros, so routine reliability can vary by corridor and neighborhood. For most drivers, the strongest cost strategy is predictable home charging with planned backup locations for longer or irregular weekly travel.
Primary utility: Indiana Utility Average
Rate: $0.17/kWh
TOU available: Yes
EV rebate: Program dependent
Indianapolis: $0.17/kWh
Indiana average: $0.17/kWh
National average: $0.18/kWh
Monthly Charging Costs in Indianapolis
| Vehicle | Monthly Cost (1,000 mi) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $44.74 | View vehicle -> |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $80.95 | View vehicle -> |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $42.50 | View vehicle -> |
EV Charging Stations in Indianapolis
Total
81
Level 2
164
DC Fast
127
Density
9.6/100k
Available networks in Indianapolis:
Downtown Indianapolis Charging Hub
ChargePoint
1200 Main St, Indianapolis, IN
1.2 miles away
Central Indianapolis Charging Hub
Blink
1237 Main St, Indianapolis, IN
2.9 miles away
North Indianapolis Charging Hub
FLO
1274 Main St, Indianapolis, IN
4.6 miles away
Map shows public charging station search results across Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Local Charging Insights
Indianapolis is a growth-stage EV city. The best user outcomes usually come from access planning, off-peak charging behavior, and route-level backup strategy.
- With lower station density than mature EV metros, Indianapolis drivers benefit from planning around dependable repeat locations instead of nearest-station assumptions.
- A home-first Level 2 schedule is typically the most stable path to low cost per mile; frequent fast charging can increase monthly spend volatility.
- For commuters with variable trip patterns across Marion County and surrounding suburbs, a weekly charging cadence with backup sites improves both cost and reliability.
- As Indiana corridor buildout expands, regional travel convenience should improve, but daily city economics still depend on local parking access and charging timing.
- In this market, practical ownership success usually comes from combining utility program participation, overnight charging habits, and conservative public-charging fallback use.
How Indianapolis Compares
| Location | Rate | Model 3 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $0.17/kWh | $44.74 |
| Indiana Avg | $0.17/kWh | $45.61 |
| US Avg | $0.18/kWh | $47.37 |
| Fort Wayne | $0.19/kWh | $50.00 |
| Evansville | $0.16/kWh | $42.11 |
Peak: $0.21/kWh
Off-peak: $0.09/kWh
Savings: 56% overnight
Rebate: Not listed
Population: 843,393
EV adoption: 2.7%
Average commute: 28.1 minutes
EV adoption rank in Indiana: #2
Market: Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Indianapolis?
A practical baseline in Indianapolis is near $44.74 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.17/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.
Is home charging in Indianapolis cheaper than public fast charging?
For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Indianapolis is about $73.68 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.
How does Indianapolis compare with nearby cities on rates?
Nearby, Evansville is lower at $0.16/kWh while Fort Wayne is higher at $0.19/kWh. Indianapolis is $0.17/kWh.
How many public chargers are available in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has 81 public stations, including 127 DC fast chargers.
What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Indianapolis?
Indiana Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.
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Station density context: 9.6/100k in Indianapolis, 20.9/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.