EV charging in Kansas: stations, EVs and home cost
Kansas has 573 public charging stations, 82 of them with DC fast ports: 20 per 100,000 residents (rank 28) and 4.1 per 1,000 road miles (rank 41). 18,700 battery electric and 7,800 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Kansas in 2025, 0.7% of light-duty vehicles; 4,500 EVs in 2021. That is 19 plug-in cars per public port. Charging 100 miles at home costs $5.50 at 14.56 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $18.66 at $4.29 a gallon (3.4 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,772 a year.
573 public stations in Kansas: 20 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Kansas | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Kansas | 573 | 29 | 39 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 82 | 39 | 377 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 19.5 | 28 | 2.8 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Kansas public road | 4.1 | 41 | 138,975 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 1,024 | - | 1,401 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 53 | 34 | 0 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 63 | - | 64 with CCS, 29 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Kansas: ChargePoint Network 405, Non-Networked 34, Blink Network 33, Tesla Destination 24; 21 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Kansas by county and city: 54 counties with a station
| Kansas county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 321 | 10 | 52.2 | 614,764 |
| Sedgwick County | 50 | 10 | 9.5 | 524,810 |
| Saline County | 18 | 4 | 33.5 | 53,801 |
| Douglas County | 16 | 2 | 13.4 | 119,547 |
| Shawnee County | 16 | 6 | 9.0 | 178,315 |
| Miami County | 14 | 1 | 40.4 | 34,625 |
| Riley County | 12 | 3 | 16.7 | 71,710 |
| Reno County | 11 | 3 | 17.8 | 61,693 |
54 of 105 counties in Kansas have at least one public station; 51 have none. County from station ZIP; 0 unplaced.
| Kansas city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 140 | 24% |
| Wichita | 47 | 8% |
| Lenexa | 45 | 8% |
| Olathe | 42 | 7% |
| Leawood | 24 | 4% |
| Shawnee | 21 | 4% |
84 cities and towns in Kansas have a listed station.
Kansas among its neighbours
| Closest to Kansas | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (this page) | 20 | 0.7 | $5.50 | $4.29 | - |
| Nebraska | -3 | -0.1 | -0.84 | +0.00 | 189 |
| Oklahoma | -10 | -0.1 | -0.54 | +0.00 | 200 |
| Missouri | +2 | +0.1 | -0.40 | +0.00 | 220 |
| Iowa | -4 | -0.2 | -0.32 | +0.00 | 295 |
Kansas against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, North Carolina -0.20 $ against Kansas
- +0 places, Mississippi -0.20 $ against Kansas
- Kansas, rank 19: $5.50
- +2 places, Georgia +0.06 $ against Kansas
- +3 places, South Carolina +0.15 $ against Kansas
EVs on the road in Kansas: 18,700 in 2025
| Year in Kansas | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,500 | 3,300 | 0.17 | 2,592,800 |
| 2022 | 7,600 | 4,300 | 0.29 | 2,604,600 |
| 2023 | 11,300 | 5,600 | 0.43 | 2,621,100 |
| 2024 | 14,500 | 6,600 | 0.55 | 2,649,000 |
| 2025 | 18,700 | 7,800 | 0.70 | 2,675,100 |
Kansas: EVs grew 4.2 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 30 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 6.4 EVs per 1,000 residents.
Charging 100 miles at home in Kansas: $5.50
| Vehicle | Kansas kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $4.25 | $573 | 9.6 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $5.50 | $742 | 12.5 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $6.88 | $928 | 15.6 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $18.66 | $2,514 | 38.6 |
Kansas: 14.56 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.291 a gallon.
CSV| Kansas miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $212 | $275 | $344 | $933 | $658 |
| 10,000 | $425 | $550 | $688 | $1,866 | $1,315 |
| 13,476 | $573 | $742 | $928 | $2,514 | $1,772 |
| 15,000 | $637 | $826 | $1,032 | $2,798 | $1,973 |
| 20,000 | $850 | $1,101 | $1,377 | $3,731 | $2,630 |
Gasoline against electricity in Kansas: $18.66 against $5.50
| Measure | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Kansas, $ a gallon | 4.29, Midwest (PADD 2) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.187 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.055 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,772 |
| Break-even power price in Kansas, ¢ per kWh | 49.3 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.330 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 12.5 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -68 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 31.2, 5.7, 14.9 |
| Home use in Kansas, kWh a month | 880 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 48 |
| Kansas gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Kansas | 25 mpg saving in Kansas | 30 mpg saving in Kansas | 40 mpg saving in Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.25 | $1,448 | $1,010 | $718 | $353 |
| $3.75 | $1,785 | $1,280 | $943 | $522 |
| $4.25 | $2,122 | $1,549 | $1,167 | $690 |
| $4.75 | $2,459 | $1,819 | $1,392 | $858 |
| $5.25 | $2,796 | $2,088 | $1,617 | $1,027 |
Kansas time-of-use rates
Kansas: time-of-use 25% of utilities, smart meters 92.8%, dynamic 1.92 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Kansas in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Kansas utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 341,806 | 4 | 5.9-27.1 |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | 20,118 | 8 | 5.3-53.3 |
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | 14,243 | 3 | 7.6-11.7 |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | 13,273 | 4 | 7.0-12.1 |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | 5,799 | 2 | 10.5-18.4 |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc | 5,031 | 4 | 8.0-11.8 |
Kansas by month: 13.4 to 15.2 ¢ per kWh
| Kansas month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.36 | $5.05 | $6.32 |
| Feb | 13.67 | $5.17 | $6.46 |
| Mar | 14.34 | $5.42 | $6.78 |
| Apr | 14.82 | $5.60 | $7.01 |
| May | 14.73 | $5.57 | $6.96 |
| Jun | 15.04 | $5.69 | $7.11 |
| Jul | 14.46 | $5.47 | $6.84 |
| Aug | 14.77 | $5.58 | $6.98 |
| Sep | 15.20 | $5.75 | $7.19 |
| Oct | 15.17 | $5.74 | $7.17 |
| Nov | 15.10 | $5.71 | $7.14 |
| Dec | 14.43 | $5.46 | $6.82 |
12 biggest Kansas utilities
| Kansas utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 341,806 | 14.29 | $5.40 | $728 |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 302,508 | 14.25 | $5.39 | $726 |
| City of Kansas City | 61,475 | 15.36 | $5.81 | $782 |
| Midwest Energy Inc | 29,832 | 11.44 | $4.33 | $583 |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | 20,118 | 13.97 | $5.28 | $711 |
| FreeState Electric Coop | 17,514 | 16.41 | $6.21 | $836 |
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | 14,243 | 11.86 | $4.49 | $604 |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | 13,273 | 14.29 | $5.40 | $728 |
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | 12,602 | 15.86 | $6.00 | $808 |
| City of Garden City | 10,449 | 15.85 | $5.99 | $807 |
| City of McPherson | 7,432 | 8.99 | $3.40 | $458 |
| City of Winfield | 6,284 | 13.82 | $5.23 | $704 |
Your numbers for Kansas
Sources for Kansas
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 573 public stations in Kansas
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 18,700 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 138,975 road miles in Kansas
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 14.56 ¢ per kWh in Kansas
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.29 for Kansas
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $5.50 in Kansas; licences and method for Kansas
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Questions
Kansas fast chargers, how many?
82 stations with DC fast ports, 377 ports; 2.8 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 47).
Kansas chargers along the roads?
4.1 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (138,975 miles), rank 41.
Kansas registered electric cars, how many?
18,700 battery electric and 7,800 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 0.7% of light-duty vehicles, 4,500 in 2021.
Kansas cars per public charger?
19 plug-in cars per public port, rank 17 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Kansas EV charging cost?
$5.50 per 100 miles at 14.56 ¢; $742 for 13,476 miles. Rank 19 of 51.
EV or gasoline in Kansas, which costs less?
$5.50 against $18.66 per 100 miles; $1,772 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.29 a gallon.
Kansas EV charging stations, how many?
573 public stations, 20 per 100,000 residents (rank 28 of 51); 39 more are private.
Kansas county with most charging stations?
Johnson County with 321 stations (10 with DC fast); 54 of 105 counties have any.
Kansas CO2 of charging?
12.5 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.330 kg per kWh.
Kansas time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Kansas: time-of-use 25% of utilities, smart meters 92.8%, dynamic 1.92 per 100. 6 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.