States / Utah

EV Charging Costs in Utah

Data updated: February 16, 2026

Utah ranks #10 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.13/kWh. Utah has an EV adoption rate of 3.0% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 2,142 Level 2 ports and 765 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.

Average Rate

$0.13/kWh

Rank #10 out of 50

Major Cities Tracked

3

Local rate snapshots

Charging Stations

973

Public stations tracked

Average Electricity Rates in Utah

Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.

$0.13/kWh

$0.05/kWh below US average

up 2.1%

Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.

UtilityAvg Rate
Utah Utility Average$0.13/kWh
Utah Municipal Utility$0.12/kWh

Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.

Why Choose Utah for EV Ownership

Low Electricity Rates

Ranked #10 nationally for affordable charging costs.

Extensive Fast Charging

765+ DC fast ports support regional travel.

EV Charging Costs by City in Utah

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CityAvg RateMonthly Cost EstimateAction
Salt Lake City$0.14/kWh$36.84/monthView city page ->
Salt Lake City Metro$0.13/kWh$34.21/monthEstimate for city ->
Salt Lake City Suburbs$0.12/kWh$31.58/monthEstimate for city ->

EV Charging Stations in Utah

Level 2 Ports
2,142
DC Fast Ports
765
Stations per 100k Residents

28.5

US average: 23.0

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How Utah Compares to Nearby States

StateRateRankDC Fast
Utah (Current)$0.13/kWh#10765
Idaho$0.12/kWh#1260
Wyoming$0.14/kWh#17167
Colorado$0.16/kWh#231,541
New Mexico$0.16/kWh#26558
Arizona$0.16/kWh#221,398

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Utah?

Using Utah'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 Utah?

Provo is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.12/kWh, while West Valley City reaches about $0.14/kWh.

How strong is charging access across Utah?

Utah shows about 973 public charging locations, 765 DC fast ports, and roughly 28.5 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).

Is Utah cheaper than nearby states for charging?

Idaho is currently lower at $0.12/kWh, while Utah is $0.13/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.

Which charging networks are most visible in Utah?

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.