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EV Charging Costs in Idaho
Data updated: February 16, 2026
Idaho ranks #1 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.12/kWh. Idaho has an EV adoption rate of 2.1% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 388 Level 2 ports and 260 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
Average Rate
$0.12/kWh
Rank #1 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
3
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
236
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Idaho
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.12/kWh
$0.06/kWh below US average
up 2.0%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Idaho Utility Average | $0.12/kWh |
| Idaho Municipal Utility | $0.11/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose Idaho for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in Idaho
View more Idaho cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $0.13/kWh | $34.21/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Boise Metro | $0.12/kWh | $31.58/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Boise Suburbs | $0.11/kWh | $28.95/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Idaho
Level 2 Ports
388
DC Fast Ports
260
Stations per 100k Residents
12.0
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to Idaho and update per state page.
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How Idaho Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (Current) | $0.12/kWh | #1 | 260 |
| Washington | $0.14/kWh | #16 | 1,964 |
| Oregon | $0.16/kWh | #27 | 1,232 |
| Nevada | $0.14/kWh | #14 | 1,130 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | #10 | 765 |
| Wyoming | $0.14/kWh | #17 | 167 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Idaho?
For most drivers in Idaho, 1,000 monthly miles usually lands near $31.58 in home-charging cost at the current $0.12/kWh benchmark.
How do city charging rates vary inside Idaho?
Nampa is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.10/kWh, while Boise City reaches about $0.13/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Idaho?
Idaho shows about 236 public charging locations, 260 DC fast ports, and roughly 12.0 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Idaho cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Idaho is at or below all nearby states in this comparison set, which supports competitive home-charging economics regionally.
Which charging networks are most visible in Idaho?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Non-Networked, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.