Missouri is one of the lower-cost home-charging states on the statewide average, but the EV budget still depends on the utility and the driver's rate plan. A Kansas City-area Evergy customer with an EV-only meter, a St. Louis-area Ameren Missouri customer on an off-peak/on-peak plan, a Liberty customer in southwest Missouri, and a Columbia or Springfield municipal customer can see different bill mechanics even when the statewide average looks simple. Missouri also uses a separate annual special fuel decal for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, so total ownership math should include that fee before comparing EV fuel savings.
$0.12/kWh
Rank #4 out of 50
1.7%
State adoption estimate
Current rates by utility territory, with EV program details.
$0.12/kWh
$0.06/kWh below US average
Public Level 2 (est.): $0.29/kWh ($0.24-$0.37/kWh)
Public DC fast (est.): $0.45/kWh ($0.40-$0.54/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 |
|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri Metro / Missouri West | Kansas City-area utility; EV Only plan requires separate EV meter and rebate terms list up to $500 for eligible Missouri L2 installs |
| Ameren Missouri | St. Louis and eastern Missouri utility; EV guidance points drivers to residential Off-Peak/On-Peak rate options |
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Southwest Missouri; Ready Charge Pilot Program lists public L2/DCFC charger pricing with 10 p.m.-6 a.m. off-peak energy periods |
| Municipal and cooperative utilities | Columbia, Springfield, co-op, and municipal customers should verify local tariffs; statewide averages can miss city-owned utility pricing |
Missouri EV charging is a utility-territory calculation. The state average is low, but savings depend on whether a driver can charge at home, shift charging away from peak windows, and qualify for utility-specific programs.
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
licensed gross vehicle weight tiers:
Passenger or <=18,000 lbs: BEV $150.00/year | PHEV $75.00/year
18,001-36,000 lbs with F tab: BEV $200.00/year | PHEV $100.00/year
18,001-36,000 lbs without F tab: BEV $300.00/year | PHEV $150.00/year
36,001+ lbs with F tab: BEV $375.00/year | PHEV $187.50/year
36,001+ lbs without F tab: BEV $1,500.00/year | PHEV $750.00/year
Law reference: Missouri Revised Statutes 142.803 and 142.869
Source: dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/fuel-decals.html + revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=142.869
Note: 2026 special fuel decal chart lists $150 for electric passenger vehicles and vehicles <=18,000 lbs, $75 for plug-in hybrids, plus a $9 processing fee; higher weight classes pay more.
The Missouri-specific items that move the estimate are the special fuel decal, current adoption data, corridor funding status, and public-charging regulatory treatment.
| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $0.13/kWh | $34.21/month | View city page -> |
| St. Louis | $0.11/kWh | $28.95/month | View city page -> |
| Springfield | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
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Home charging in Missouri averages around $0.12/kWh. Public Level 2 sessions are estimated around $0.24-$0.37/kWh, while DC fast charging is estimated around $0.40-$0.54/kWh depending on network and membership. Final cost can also include session or idle fees.
It depends on the utility and rate plan. Ameren's Off-Peak/On-Peak rate information lists 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as an off-peak window, Evergy's EV Only Plan rewards charging outside high-demand periods and uses off-peak/super off-peak pricing, and Liberty's Ready Charge Pilot tariff lists 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as the off-peak charger energy period. Municipal and co-op customers need to check their own local tariff.
Charging a Tesla Model Y from near-empty in Missouri costs approximately $9.11 at home, $22.01 at a public Level 2 station, and $34.16 at a DC fast charger, based on EPA efficiency of 25.3 kWh/100 miles and an estimated 300-mile range.
Missouri uses an annual special fuel decal instead of a simple registration add-on. DOR's 2026 chart lists $150 for electric passenger vehicles and vehicles up to 18,000 lbs, $75 for plug-in hybrids, and a $9 processing fee. Heavier vehicle classes pay more, and the decal is valid January 1 through December 31.
Yes, subject to eligibility and funding. Evergy's Missouri residential EV charging rebate terms list up to $500 for qualifying Level 2 outlets or hardwired chargers in Evergy Missouri Metro and Missouri West territories. The installation must be performed by a certified electrician, and applications must be submitted within six months of installation or by March 31, 2027.
Ameren Missouri points EV drivers to its residential rate options, including Off-Peak/On-Peak choices. Its rate information lists 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as an off-peak window for the Off-Peak/On-Peak rate, so St. Louis-area drivers should compare their actual usage profile before switching plans.
MoDOT's NEVI planning is active and Missouri receives $98.9 million for FY2022-FY2026 deployment. A January 2026 regional summary says Missouri had not yet completed a NEVI-funded DC fast-charging station, but its FY2026 NEVI Deployment Plan had been approved and proposed sites included Craig, Kansas City, Saint Robert, Lamar, Butler, Concordia, and Saint Joseph.
AFDC's Missouri public utility definition says an entity that sells, leases, owns, controls, operates, or manages an EV charger is not considered an electric corporation unless it engages in wholesale electricity production or sale. Site hosts still need to follow applicable tariffs, taxes, metering, and local site rules.
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Data updated monthly where available.