Charging a Tesla in Iowa
$44 a month at 15.99¢ per kWh
$44 a month. That's what 1,000 miles in a Model Y Long Range AWD costs on Iowa's average home electricity price of 15.99¢ per kWh (July 2026, EIA). That's 13% below the US average of 18.31¢, and 24th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC). Prices are up 4.4% from 15.31¢ in July 2025, so the same driving costs $1.87 more a month than a year ago.
Every Tesla in Iowa15.99¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month.
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 mi | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | $3.89 | $39 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | $3.94 | $39 |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | $4.22 | $42 |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | $4.84 | $48 |
| Model Y Standard RWD | 24.3 | $3.89 | $39 |
| Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | $4.03 | $40 |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | $4.40 | $44 |
| Model Y Performance AWD | 32.0 | $5.11 | $51 |
| Model S | 27.1 | $4.34 | $43 |
| Model X | 32.2 | $5.15 | $51 |
| Cybertruck AWD | 42.9 | $6.86 | $69 |
The spread is the battery's appetite. A Cybertruck uses 1.8x the energy of a Model 3 Standard per mile, so it costs $30 more a month to drive the same 1,000 miles in Iowa.
EV vs gas in IowaRegular gas at $4.14 a gallon, week of Oct 12, 2026.
Gas price is from the EIA Midwest (PADD 2) average (EIA has no separate weekly series for Iowa). Savings compare each car to the Model Y Long Range AWD above over 12 months.
| Gas car | Per 100 mi | Per month | Model Y saves / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Hybrid LE (51 MPG) | $8.13 | $81 | $448 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (43 MPG) | $9.64 | $96 | $629 |
| Honda Accord 1.5T (32 MPG) | $12.95 | $130 | $1,027 |
| Honda CR-V 1.5T (30 MPG) | $13.82 | $138 | $1,130 |
Even against a 51 MPG Camry Hybrid, the Model 3 Standard wins here: $3.89 vs $8.13 per 100 miles. Gas would have to fall to $1.98 a gallon for the hybrid to tie.
Before you trust the average: 15.99¢ is what Iowa homes paid on average, fees included. Your bill shows your real rate; divide the total by the kWh used. Supercharging usually costs more than home power, so road trips will run above these numbers.
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Electricity: residential average, July 2026, EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A. Gas: regular retail, week of Oct 12, 2026, EIA weekly retail gasoline by area. Efficiency: EPA combined kWh per 100 miles, which already includes charging losses, from fueleconomy.gov. Monthly figures use 1,000 miles.
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