EV charging in Montana: stations, EVs and home cost
Montana has 158 public charging stations, 57 of them with DC fast ports: 14 per 100,000 residents (rank 37) and 2.1 per 1,000 road miles (rank 49). 6,900 battery electric and 4,200 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Montana in 2025, 0.6% of light-duty vehicles; 1,600 EVs in 2021. That is 23 plug-in cars per public port. Charging 100 miles at home costs $4.91 at 12.98 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $19.50 at $4.49 a gallon (4.0 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,967 a year.
158 public stations in Montana: 14 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Montana | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Montana | 158 | 47 | 5 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 57 | 42 | 262 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 14.3 | 37 | 5.2 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Montana public road | 2.1 | 49 | 74,652 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 219 | - | 481 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 17 | 45 | 1 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 45 | - | 35 with CCS, 15 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Montana: ChargePoint Network 46, Non-Networked 23, Tesla 21, Tesla Destination 20; 20 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Montana among its neighbours
| Closest to Montana | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (this page) | 14 | 0.6 | $4.91 | $4.49 | - |
| Idaho | -1 | +0.0 | -0.44 | +0.00 | 267 |
| Wyoming | +6 | -0.4 | +0.15 | +0.00 | 354 |
| Utah | +16 | +1.5 | +0.03 | +0.00 | 438 |
| Washington | +27 | +2.8 | +0.05 | +0.97 | 493 |
Montana against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Louisiana -0.16 $ against Montana
- +0 places, Arkansas -0.05 $ against Montana
- Montana, rank 6: $4.91
- +2 places, Utah +0.03 $ against Montana
- +3 places, Washington +0.05 $ against Montana
Montana by county and city: 28 counties with a station
| Montana county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County | 29 | 10 | 23.7 | 122,194 |
| Missoula County | 23 | 8 | 19.2 | 119,639 |
| Flathead County | 19 | 8 | 17.5 | 108,445 |
| Yellowstone County | 14 | 7 | 8.4 | 167,340 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 10 | 4 | 13.8 | 72,580 |
| Cascade County | 10 | 2 | 11.8 | 84,601 |
| Madison County | 8 | 1 | 89.1 | 8,975 |
| Park County | 7 | 2 | 40.0 | 17,484 |
28 of 56 counties in Montana have at least one public station; 28 have none. County from station ZIP; 0 unplaced.
| Montana city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | 25 | 16% |
| Missoula | 22 | 14% |
| Billings | 13 | 8% |
| Helena | 10 | 6% |
| Great Falls | 10 | 6% |
| Whitefish | 9 | 6% |
47 cities and towns in Montana have a listed station.
Charging 100 miles at home in Montana: $4.91
| Vehicle | Montana kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $3.79 | $511 | 14.0 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $4.91 | $661 | 18.1 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $6.14 | $827 | 22.6 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $19.50 | $2,628 | 38.6 |
Montana: 12.98 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.486 a gallon.
CSV| Montana miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $189 | $245 | $307 | $975 | $730 |
| 10,000 | $379 | $491 | $614 | $1,950 | $1,460 |
| 13,476 | $511 | $661 | $827 | $2,628 | $1,967 |
| 15,000 | $568 | $736 | $920 | $2,926 | $2,190 |
| 20,000 | $758 | $981 | $1,227 | $3,901 | $2,919 |
EVs on the road in Montana: 6,900 in 2025
| Year in Montana | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,600 | 1,100 | 0.16 | 989,600 |
| 2022 | 3,300 | 1,700 | 0.33 | 999,600 |
| 2023 | 4,600 | 2,500 | 0.45 | 1,021,700 |
| 2024 | 5,600 | 3,200 | 0.54 | 1,038,600 |
| 2025 | 6,900 | 4,200 | 0.65 | 1,066,100 |
Montana: EVs grew 4.3 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 27 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 6.2 EVs per 1,000 residents.
Montana time-of-use rates
Montana: time-of-use 40% of utilities, smart meters 28.4%, dynamic 16.84 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Montana in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Montana utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | 14,686 | 1 | 4.2-27.0 |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | 3,499 | 1 | 4.6-7.1 |
Gasoline against electricity in Montana: $19.50 against $4.91
| Measure | Montana |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Montana, $ a gallon | 4.49, Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.195 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.049 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,967 |
| Break-even power price in Montana, ¢ per kWh | 51.6 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.479 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 18.1 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -53 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 36.0, 4.9, 0.0 |
| Home use in Montana, kWh a month | 853 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 50 |
| Montana gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Montana | 25 mpg saving in Montana | 30 mpg saving in Montana | 40 mpg saving in Montana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.50 | $1,697 | $1,225 | $911 | $518 |
| $4.00 | $2,034 | $1,495 | $1,136 | $686 |
| $4.50 | $2,371 | $1,764 | $1,360 | $855 |
| $5.00 | $2,708 | $2,034 | $1,585 | $1,023 |
| $5.50 | $3,045 | $2,303 | $1,809 | $1,192 |
7 biggest Montana utilities
| Montana utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy LLC | 328,127 | 14.23 | $5.38 | $725 |
| Flathead Electric Coop Inc | 63,317 | 9.67 | $3.65 | $492 |
| Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op | 21,182 | 13.35 | $5.05 | $680 |
| USBIA-Mission Valley Power | 16,292 | 8.91 | $3.37 | $454 |
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | 14,686 | 10.50 | $3.97 | $535 |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | 6,682 | 15.52 | $5.87 | $790 |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | 3,499 | 8.83 | $3.34 | $450 |
Montana by month: 11.4 to 14.8 ¢ per kWh
| Montana month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.38 | $4.30 | $5.38 |
| Feb | 11.60 | $4.39 | $5.48 |
| Mar | 11.93 | $4.51 | $5.64 |
| Apr | 12.31 | $4.65 | $5.82 |
| May | 12.88 | $4.87 | $6.09 |
| Jun | 14.81 | $5.60 | $7.00 |
| Jul | 14.27 | $5.39 | $6.75 |
| Aug | 14.28 | $5.40 | $6.75 |
| Sep | 14.64 | $5.53 | $6.92 |
| Oct | 14.27 | $5.39 | $6.75 |
| Nov | 12.82 | $4.85 | $6.06 |
| Dec | 12.77 | $4.83 | $6.04 |
Your numbers for Montana
Sources for Montana
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 158 public stations in Montana
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 6,900 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 74,652 road miles in Montana
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 12.98 ¢ per kWh in Montana
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.49 for Montana
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $4.91 in Montana; licences and method for Montana
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Questions
Montana chargers along the roads?
2.1 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (74,652 miles), rank 49.
Montana EV charging cost?
$4.91 per 100 miles at 12.98 ¢; $661 for 13,476 miles. Rank 6 of 51.
EV or gasoline in Montana, which costs less?
$4.91 against $19.50 per 100 miles; $1,967 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.49 a gallon.
Montana CO2 of charging?
18.1 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.479 kg per kWh.
Montana registered electric cars, how many?
6,900 battery electric and 4,200 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 0.6% of light-duty vehicles, 1,600 in 2021.
Montana EV charging stations, how many?
158 public stations, 14 per 100,000 residents (rank 37 of 51); 5 more are private.
Montana fast chargers, how many?
57 stations with DC fast ports, 262 ports; 5.2 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 19).
Montana cars per public charger?
23 plug-in cars per public port, rank 22 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Montana county with most charging stations?
Gallatin County with 29 stations (10 with DC fast); 28 of 56 counties have any.
Montana time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Montana: time-of-use 40% of utilities, smart meters 28.4%, dynamic 16.84 per 100. 2 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.