BEV: $110.00/year ($9.17/month)
PHEV: $60.00/year ($5.00/month)
Louisiana EV Charging Costs (2026)
Data updated: May 19, 2026
Louisiana is usually a lower-cost home-charging state, but the statewide average is only the starting point. The real bill depends on utility territory, home-charging access, storm-season planning, and how often the driver uses public charging. The Louisiana Public Service Commission regulates many electric utilities outside New Orleans, while Entergy New Orleans is regulated by the New Orleans City Council. Louisiana also applies an annual road-usage fee to EVs and hybrids, and Department of Revenue guidance treats electricity sold at public charging stations as taxable retail electricity. For road trips, the state NEVI program is still best read as an active DOTD grant buildout process, not as a completed fast-charging network.
Average Rate
$0.13/kWh
Rank #9 out of 50
EV Adoption
1.2%
State adoption estimate
Louisiana Electricity Rates
Current rates by utility territory, with EV program details.
$0.13/kWh
$0.05/kWh below US average
Public Level 2 (est.): $0.29/kWh ($0.25-$0.38/kWh)
Public DC fast (est.): $0.46/kWh ($0.41-$0.55/kWh)
Estimated public charging prices derived from local electricity rates. Actual prices vary by network, location, and fees.
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | $0.12/kWh |
| Pointe Coupee Elec Member Corp | $0.14/kWh |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | $0.14/kWh |
Louisiana Utility Context for EV Charging Costs
Louisiana EV charging cost starts with the service territory. Check whether the account is served by Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, SWEPCO, Cleco, a cooperative, or a municipal provider before using a statewide average as a household budget.
- EIA's 2024 Louisiana electricity profile lists natural gas as the state's primary generation source and reports one of the lowest total average retail electricity prices in the country, but household EV bills still follow the local utility tariff.
- The Louisiana Public Service Commission exercises jurisdiction over public utilities providing electric service in Louisiana; New Orleans is handled differently because Entergy New Orleans says it is regulated by the New Orleans City Council.
- Entergy's eTech page lists EV charging incentives for all Entergy customers, including $250 per ENERGY STAR Level 2 charger port and DC fast-charger incentives of $750 per port under 50 kW and $1,500 per port above 50 kW.
- Entergy New Orleans customers can pair the eTech Level 2 charger incentive with the Energy Smart Bring Your Own Charger program for a $7 monthly incentive and an extra $100 bonus, bringing the published residential charger incentive to $350 per port.
- SWEPCO's Louisiana and Texas residential program offers $250 for an ENERGY STAR Level 2 home charging station, limited to two chargers per service address, with funding awarded first-come, first-served.
EIA: Louisiana Electricity ProfileLouisiana PSC: About the CommissionLouisiana PSC: Utilities DivisionEntergy New Orleans: AboutEntergy eTech: Electric VehiclesEnergy Smart BYOCSWEPCO: EV Charging Station RulesAFDC: Louisiana Laws and IncentivesAFDC: Louisiana Public Utility DefinitionAFDC: Louisiana EV FeeLouisiana Revenue: Road Usage FeeLouisiana OMV: Electric/Hybrid Fee Portal NoticeLouisiana R.S. 32:461Louisiana R.S. 45:1622LPSC: General Order R-36131Louisiana Revenue Ruling 22-004LaDOTD: NEVI Funding ProgramLaDOTD: NEVI Round 1 RFP
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Louisiana EV Registration Fee
Law reference: Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:461
Note: LDR and OMV guidance list $110/year for EVs and $60/year for hybrids; AFDC lists $60/year for PHEVs.
Louisiana Local EV Charging Insights
These Louisiana-specific policy details belong in the budget next to the local kWh rate.
- Louisiana Department of Revenue and Office of Motor Vehicles guidance list an annual road-usage fee of $110 for electric vehicles and $60 for hybrid vehicles. AFDC lists the $60 fee for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, so the PHEV budget line should use $60 while noting Louisiana's broader hybrid wording.
- For 2025 tax-year payments, LDR says returns and payments are due on or before May 15, 2026. Its current guidance says fee collection moves to OMV beginning with 2026 payments.
- Louisiana Revenue Ruling 22-004 treats electricity sold to drivers at charging stations as a taxable retail sale for state sales-tax purposes. The same ruling says separately stated idle-time fees are not subject to state sales tax.
- AFDC's Louisiana law summary says EV charging service providers are not defined as public utilities and are not subject to electricity-resale restrictions, citing Louisiana Revised Statutes 45:1622 and LPSC Docket R-36131.
- DOTD's NEVI page says federal NEVI funds can cover 80% of eligible EV infrastructure expenses, with at least a 20% match from grant recipients. The current Round 1 RFP describes roughly ten publicly accessible DC fast-charging facilities within one travel mile of designated alternative fuel corridors.
EV Charging Costs by City in Louisiana
View more Louisiana cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $0.12/kWh | $31.58/month | View city page -> |
| Baton Rouge | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
| Shreveport | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
How Louisiana Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (Current) | $0.13/kWh | #9 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | #32 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | #2 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | #20 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | #6 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | #8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Louisiana?
Home charging in Louisiana averages around $0.13/kWh. Public Level 2 sessions are estimated around $0.25-$0.38/kWh, while DC fast charging is estimated around $0.41-$0.55/kWh depending on network and membership. Final cost can also include session or idle fees.
What is the cheapest time to charge an EV in Louisiana?
Overnight home charging is the safest default in Louisiana, but the exact value depends on the utility account. Entergy New Orleans customers should check Energy Smart BYOC eligibility, Entergy Louisiana customers should check current eTech and tariff details, and SWEPCO customers should confirm whether their charger rebate or any rate option applies before setting a recurring schedule.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Louisiana?
Charging a Tesla Model Y from near-empty in Louisiana costs approximately $9.87 at home, $22.01 at a public Level 2 station, and $34.91 at a DC fast charger, based on EPA efficiency of 25.3 kWh/100 miles and an estimated 300-mile range.
What EV road-usage fee does Louisiana currently publish?
Louisiana Department of Revenue and OMV guidance list an annual road-usage fee of $110 for electric vehicles and $60 for hybrid vehicles. AFDC lists the $60 amount for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, so this page uses $60 for the PHEV budget line while noting Louisiana's broader hybrid wording. That is about $9.17 per month for an EV or $5.00 per month for the hybrid/PHEV category before electricity cost.
Does Louisiana tax public EV charging?
Yes. Louisiana Revenue Ruling 22-004 treats electricity sold to EV drivers at charging stations as a taxable retail sale for state sales-tax purposes. The ruling also says separately stated idle-time fees are not subject to state sales tax, so final public-charging cost can depend on network price, taxes, session fees, and idle-fee rules.
Why does New Orleans matter separately for EV charging costs?
New Orleans is not just another Entergy Louisiana territory. Entergy New Orleans says it serves Orleans Parish and is regulated by the New Orleans City Council, while many other Louisiana electric utilities are handled through the Louisiana Public Service Commission. That matters for EV program eligibility, cost recovery, and rate design.
Do Louisiana utilities offer EV charger rebates?
Some do. Entergy's eTech program lists $250 per ENERGY STAR Level 2 charger port for all Entergy customers, with extra Entergy New Orleans BYOC support that can bring the residential charger incentive to $350 per port. SWEPCO lists a $250 ENERGY STAR Level 2 home charger rebate for eligible Louisiana and Texas residential customers, subject to funding and program rules.
How is Louisiana's highway fast-charging buildout progressing?
Louisiana's NEVI work is in an active DOTD grant-buildout stage. DOTD says NEVI funds can cover 80% of eligible infrastructure expenses, and the current Round 1 RFP says Round 1 is intended to award about ten publicly accessible DC fast-charging projects within one travel mile of designated corridors such as I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49, I-55, I-59, and US 90/Future I-49.
Are EV charging providers regulated as public utilities in Louisiana?
AFDC's Louisiana public utility definition entry says an entity that provides EV charging services is not defined as a public utility and is not subject to restrictions on resale of electricity. Drivers should still compare posted station price, sales tax treatment, session fees, and idle fees before assuming a public charger is close to home-charging cost.
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