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EV Charging Costs in Louisiana
Data updated: February 16, 2026
Louisiana ranks #4 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.13/kWh. Louisiana has an EV adoption rate of 1.2% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 472 Level 2 ports and 375 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
Average Rate
$0.13/kWh
Rank #4 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
3
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
274
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Louisiana
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.13/kWh
$0.05/kWh below US average
up 2.6%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Utility Average | $0.13/kWh |
| Louisiana Municipal Utility | $0.12/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose Louisiana for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in Louisiana
View more Louisiana cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
| New Orleans Metro | $0.13/kWh | $34.21/month | Estimate for city -> |
| New Orleans Suburbs | $0.12/kWh | $31.58/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Louisiana
Level 2 Ports
472
DC Fast Ports
375
Stations per 100k Residents
6.0
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to Louisiana and update per state page.
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How Louisiana Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (Current) | $0.13/kWh | #4 | 375 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | #29 | 4,566 |
| Arkansas | $0.13/kWh | #3 | 257 |
| Mississippi | $0.15/kWh | #19 | 314 |
| Oklahoma | $0.13/kWh | #8 | 989 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | #9 | 956 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Louisiana?
Using Louisiana's average residential rate ($0.13/kWh), many drivers can model roughly $34.21 per month for 1,000 miles.
How do city charging rates vary inside Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.12/kWh, while Shreveport reaches about $0.14/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Louisiana?
Louisiana shows about 274 public charging locations, 375 DC fast ports, and roughly 6.0 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Louisiana cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Tesla Destination, 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.