Utah EV Charging Costs (2026)

Home charging in Utah 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.

For Rocky Mountain Power customers on the Utah residential TOU option, the important on-peak window is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. Rocky Mountain Power says EV owners should schedule charging overnight at 10 p.m. Municipal and co-op customers should check their own local utility because Utah does not have one statewide residential EV rate.

Charging a Tesla Model Y from near-empty in Utah 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.

Utah's Road Usage Charge site lists a $180 flat fee for each 12-month EV registration period beginning in 2026. EV drivers can instead enroll in the Road Usage Charge program and pay 1.25 cents per mile up to the $180 cap. AFDC also lists April 1, 2025 additional fees of $62.25 for PHEVs and $24.25 for HEVs, so use the Utah fee estimator or renewal notice for the exact amount.

Utah does not list a broad statewide consumer EV purchase rebate in AFDC's current Utah summary. The largest active support is project- or utility-specific: Clean Fleet grants for eligible fleets, Rocky Mountain Power charger categories, NEVI corridor funding, and local items such as Salt Lake City's green vehicle parking permit. Davis County's EVRAP page lists replacement assistance but currently says new applications are not being accepted.

AFDC lists Rocky Mountain Power Utah residential EV TOU, Level 2 charger purchase and installation rebate categories, and non-residential Level 2, DC fast, installation, and make-ready categories. Utah tariff material for Schedule 120 lists a residential AC Level 2 charger incentive up to $200 and up to 75% of charger and/or installation cost, subject to current program rules.

Yes. AFDC summarizes Utah law by stating that retail electricity sold for EV charging is subject to a 12.5% tax. The tax may be based on kWh sold, hourly charging cost, or a subscription fee, so it matters most when comparing paid public charging sessions rather than home charging.

Utah lets eligible EV drivers choose between the flat EV registration fee and a mileage-based Road Usage Charge. For 2026 registration periods, the program page lists 1.25 cents per mile and a $180 cap. A low-mileage EV driver may pay less through RUC, while a high-mileage EV driver will not exceed the cap.

UDOT announced 15 Phase 1 NEVI fast-charging sites in November 2023 and said the sites would support travel on Utah interstates, US-6, and US-191. UDOT's current NEVI page shows Moab, Snowville, Ivie Creek, and Layton commissioned, with other Phase I locations still in construction. REV West and ChargeWest coordination matter for cross-state routes across the Intermountain West.

Some do. Salt Lake City's green vehicle permit page says qualifying fully electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles can park free at city meters up to the maximum posted time limit. The permit does not override private parking rules, University of Utah meters, or posted time restrictions.