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EV Charging Costs in New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Electric vehicle owners in New Orleans benefit from developing charging infrastructure. The local utility, Louisiana Utility Average, charges an average of $0.13/kWh for residential service, below the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.13/kWh
Charging Stations
51
City Rank
#1 in Louisiana
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$34.21

Cost per mile

$0.03

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $81.79

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Electricity Rates in New Orleans

Primary utility: Louisiana Utility Average

Rate: $0.13/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

New Orleans: $0.13/kWh

Louisiana average: $0.13/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in New Orleans

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$34.21View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$61.90View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$32.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in New Orleans

Total

51

Level 2

112

DC Fast

13

Density

13.5/100k

Available networks in New Orleans:

Public Network Charging Station 1

Public Network

New Orleans, LA

0.3 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 2

Public Network

New Orleans, LA

3.5 miles away

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ChargePoint

ChargePoint

New Orleans, LA

1.4 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 4

Public Network

New Orleans, LA

0.6 miles away

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ChargePoint Charging Station 5

ChargePoint

New Orleans, LA

5.1 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • New Orleans's electricity rates make it one of the more affordable cities for EV charging.

How New Orleans Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
New Orleans$0.13/kWh$34.21
Louisiana Avg$0.13/kWh$34.21
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Baton Rouge$0.12/kWh$31.58
Shreveport$0.14/kWh$36.84
LUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.17/kWh

Off-peak: $0.07/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in New Orleans

Population: 378,715

EV adoption: 3.2%

Average commute: 33.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in Louisiana: #1

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in New Orleans?

At $0.13/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $34.21 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in New Orleans cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in New Orleans is about $84.21 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does New Orleans compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Baton Rouge is lower at $0.12/kWh while Shreveport is higher at $0.14/kWh. New Orleans is $0.13/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in New Orleans?

New Orleans has 51 public stations, including 13 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in New Orleans?

Louisiana 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.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Baton Rouge

$0.12/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $31.58/month

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Shreveport

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Station density context: 13.5/100k in New Orleans, 18.8/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.