Law reference: Mississippi Code 27-19-21 and 27-19-23
Note: Statutory base fee is $150 for EVs and $75 for plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles; Mississippi Department of Revenue adjusts the amount each July for inflation using CPI-U.
Mississippi EV Charging Costs (2026)
Data updated: May 19, 2026
Mississippi is a low-to-moderate home-charging state on the statewide average, but the EV budget depends heavily on whether the address is served by Entergy Mississippi, Mississippi Power, a TVA distributor, or a rural electric cooperative. The state also has an annual EV/PHEV registration surcharge indexed for inflation, while the strongest charger incentives are utility-specific rather than statewide vehicle rebates. For most Mississippi drivers, start with the local utility bill structure, add the indexed registration fee, and treat public fast charging as a corridor or road-trip cost rather than the default fuel source.
Average Rate
$0.14/kWh
Rank #20 out of 50
EV Adoption
1.0%
State adoption estimate
Mississippi Electricity Rates
Current rates by utility territory, with EV program details.
$0.14/kWh
$0.04/kWh below US average
Public Level 2 (est.): $0.30/kWh ($0.25-$0.39/kWh)
Public DC fast (est.): $0.47/kWh ($0.41-$0.56/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 Mississippi | May 2026 sample residential bill: $165.13 for 1,000 kWh on RS-40C after riders; eTech lists $250/port L2 charger incentives |
| Mississippi Power | R-62I effective Dec. 17, 2025: $1.60/day single-phase base + seasonal tiered energy; EV page says standard residential rates apply |
| TVA-served local power companies | Northeast Mississippi customers use local TVA distributors; AFDC lists TVA DC fast-charging incentives for non-residential projects |
| Rural electric cooperatives | Co-op rates and charger rebates vary by address; verify local tariff before assuming a statewide off-peak EV price |
Mississippi Utility Context for EV Charging Costs
Mississippi EV charging costs are shaped by utility territory, riders, and rebate eligibility. The statewide average can frame a quick estimate, but the bill math changes between Entergy, Mississippi Power, TVA-served local power companies, and cooperatives.
- Mississippi Public Service Commission points customers to the local utility for current rates and tariffs, and links to Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Power tariff pages. That matters because riders, fuel adjustments, and local taxes can move the effective cents-per-kWh above the base energy line.
- Entergy Mississippi's May 2026 sample residential bill shows $165.13 for 1,000 kWh on RS-40C after riders and adjustments. Its RS-40C tariff lists a $31.82 customer charge, 6.183 cents/kWh for the first 500 kWh, and 5.5648 cents/kWh for additional kWh before riders.
- Entergy's eTech EV page lists charger incentives for all Entergy customers, including $250 per port for ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 chargers and $750 to $1,500 per port for DC fast chargers depending on power level. Residential customers are limited to up to two chargers when they support separate EVs or separate locations.
- Mississippi Power says plug-in EV customers use the standard residential rate options today, with EV-specific rates planned for the future. Its R-62I residential tariff, effective December 17, 2025, uses a $1.60 per day single-phase base charge plus seasonal tiered energy charges before fuel, riders, and taxes.
- Mississippi Power's residential EV rebate form lists vehicle rebates and a $250 Level 2 charger rebate for active Mississippi Power accounts, with applications due within 120 days of vehicle purchase/lease or charger installation.
- TVA serves parts of north and northeast Mississippi through local power companies. AFDC lists TVA non-residential DC fast-charging incentives and pilot programs, so public-site projects should be checked at the local-power-company level rather than assumed statewide.
AFDC: Mississippi EV/PHEV FeesMississippi Code 27-19-21Mississippi Code 27-19-23Mississippi PSC: Rates and TariffsEntergy Mississippi: Residential TariffsEntergy Mississippi: Residential Bill ExampleEntergy eTech: Electric VehiclesMississippi Power: Electric VehiclesMississippi Power: Residential Rate R-62IMississippi Power: EV Rebate FormAFDC: Mississippi Transportation DataAFDC: Mississippi NEVI PlanningMDOT: Mississippi EV Infrastructure Deployment PlanAFDC: Mississippi Public Utility DefinitionAFDC: EV Charger Partnership AuthorityAFDC: TVA Utility Incentives
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Mississippi EV Registration Fee
Statutory base fee is $150.00 for BEV and $75.00 for PHEV/HEV, then adjusted each July for inflation. See source for the current renewal calculation.
Mississippi Local EV Charging Insights
Registration fees, NEVI timing, and charging-station rules are the Mississippi-specific items that most often change the ownership estimate.
- AFDC lists Mississippi's EV/PHEV fee as a statutory $150 annual fee for all-electric vehicles and $75 for plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles, with the Mississippi Department of Revenue increasing the fee each July for inflation using CPI-U. Mississippi Code 27-19-21 also describes the annual EV tax and inflation adjustment.
- AFDC's Mississippi state data lists 3,600 EVs and 2,000 PHEVs registered in 2023, alongside 640 public electric charging ports and 103 private electric charging ports in its current state summary.
- MDOT's current EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan says Mississippi was awarded $50.56 million across FY2022-FY2026 for NEVI, and that FY2026 is when MDOT begins obligating remaining funds toward stations across designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors.
- The same MDOT plan says Mississippi had not advertised or awarded EV charging station locations at the time of the February 26, 2025 FHWA memo, so NEVI should be treated as a developing corridor program rather than a list of operating sites.
- AFDC's Mississippi public utility definition says a person who buys electricity from a public utility and provides a portion to the public for EV or PHEV charging is an end-use customer, not a public utility. That helps clarify why charging hosts can sell public charging without becoming regulated electric utilities.
- Mississippi also authorizes the Transportation Commission to partner with private companies to design, finance, build, operate, or maintain EV charging stations, with minimum standards and inspection authority set by the Commission.
EV Charging Costs by City in Mississippi
View more Mississippi cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
| Gulfport | $0.15/kWh | $39.47/month | View city page -> |
| Southaven | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Mississippi?
Home charging in Mississippi averages around $0.14/kWh. Public Level 2 sessions are estimated around $0.25-$0.39/kWh, while DC fast charging is estimated around $0.41-$0.56/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 Mississippi?
For most drivers, the cheapest routine is still home charging on the local residential tariff, scheduled overnight if the vehicle or charger supports it. Mississippi does not have one statewide EV off-peak price, so Entergy, Mississippi Power, TVA-served local power companies, and cooperatives need to be checked separately.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Mississippi?
Charging a Tesla Model Y from near-empty in Mississippi costs approximately $10.63 at home, $22.77 at a public Level 2 station, and $35.67 at a DC fast charger, based on EPA efficiency of 25.3 kWh/100 miles and an estimated 300-mile range.
What EV registration fee does Mississippi charge?
AFDC lists Mississippi's statutory base fee as $150 per year for all-electric vehicles and $75 per year for plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles. The fee is not truly fixed, because Mississippi law requires an annual July inflation adjustment using CPI-U, so renewal notices may show a higher current-year amount.
Does Mississippi Power offer EV rebates?
Yes, for eligible Mississippi Power customers. Its residential EV rebate form lists rebates for new, leased, and qualifying used EVs and PHEVs, plus a $250 Level 2 charger rebate. The form says customers must apply within 120 days of the vehicle purchase/lease date or charger installation date.
Does Entergy Mississippi offer EV charger incentives?
Entergy's eTech EV page lists a $250 per-port incentive for ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 chargers and $750 to $1,500 per port for DC fast chargers, depending on charging power. Residential customers are limited to up to two chargers when they serve two separate EVs or two separate locations.
How far along is Mississippi's NEVI fast-charging buildout?
MDOT's current EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan says Mississippi has $50.56 million in FY2022-FY2026 NEVI funding and plans to begin obligating remaining funds in FY2026 toward EV Alternative Fuel Corridors. It also says no EV charging station locations had been advertised or awarded at the time of the February 26, 2025 FHWA memo.
Are Mississippi public charging hosts treated as utilities?
AFDC's Mississippi public utility definition says a person that buys electricity on a metered retail basis and provides part of it to the public for EV or PHEV charging is an end-use customer, not a public utility. Charging hosts still need to follow applicable site, tax, metering, and transportation-commission rules.
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