The short answer: A 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD costs about $3.72 per 100 miles to charge at home in Nebraska, and $12.18 for the energy to drive its 327-mile EPA range. That uses the August 2026 residential average of 13.54¢/kWh, up from 12.80¢/kWh in August 2025 and about 25% below the U.S. residential average of 18.16¢/kWh. The same 100 miles cost about $14.31 in a 30-mpg gas SUV at AAA’s Nebraska average of $4.293 a gallon (October 28, 2026), and about $11.66 at a public DC fast charger.
EIA Table 5.6.A: EIA labels the 2026 values in this table as preliminary estimates based on a cutoff model sample from Form EIA-861M (formerly EIA-826). Values for 2025 are final. These are state or district-wide residential averages, not a household tariff. Method.
EV vs gas in Nebraska: cost per 100 miles
Nebraska’s regular gas averaged $4.293 a gallon on October 28, 2026, the 21st-most expensive among the 50 states and the District (AAA).
| How you fuel | Math | Per 100 mi | 12,000 mi/yr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, charged at home | 13.54¢/kWh × 27.50 kWh | $3.72 | $446 | EPA · EIA |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, public DC fast | $0.424/kWh × 27.50 kWh | $11.66 | $1,399 | Paren, Nebraska average |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 (2.5 L hybrid, 2WD) | $4.293/gal ÷ 43 mpg | $9.98 | $1,198 | EPA · AAA |
| 2026 Honda CR-V FWD (1.5 L turbo, gas) | $4.293/gal ÷ 30 mpg | $14.31 | $1,717 | EPA · AAA |
- Home charging vs the gas SUV: about $1,271 a year less at 12,000 miles. Home charging stays cheaper until electricity reaches about 52.04¢/kWh, 3.8× the state average.
- Home charging vs the hybrid: home charging is about $752 a year cheaper. The break-even against the hybrid is 36.31¢/kWh.
- Public fast charging vs gas: relying on DC fast charging costs less than the gas SUV at these prices ($11.66 vs $14.31 per 100 miles).
Checked on the Model Y: 27.50 kWh/100 mi × $0.1354/kWh = 3.7235, which rounds to $3.72 per 100 miles. The gas SUV is 100 ÷ 30 mpg × $4.293 = 14.3110, or $14.31. The break-even electricity price is $14.31 ÷ 27.50 kWh = 52.04¢ per kWh.
Utility EV and time-of-use prices in Nebraska
Prices quoted from each utility’s tariff or rate page. Fixed charges, riders and taxes are extra unless the line says otherwise.
- OPPD (Omaha), Rate 110 residential: No residential time-of-use rate is open yet. Energy is 11.937¢/kWh in summer and 9.503¢ the rest of the year. OPPD, Residential rates, checked Nov 2026.
- Lincoln Electric System, Residential: A flat energy charge of 7.82¢/kWh in summer and 5.60¢ in winter, plus a monthly facilities charge. LES, Residential rates, checked Nov 2026.
For the 27.50 kWh a Model Y uses per 100 miles: about $1.54 at Lincoln Electric System’s winter price (5.6¢). That is before fixed charges and riders; the state average works out to $3.72.
AFDC’s utility records (program types, no prices) list 1 utility in Nebraska with an EV rate or managed charging:
- Black Hills Energy (EV rate) · site
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EV rebates and tax credits in Nebraska
We found no open state EV rebate or tax credit in Nebraska, and no utility charger rebate we could verify, when we checked in November 2026.
Federal credits are gone: 30D and 25E for vehicles acquired after Sept. 30, 2025, and 30C for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS: new, used, charger).
Public charging in Nebraska
The AFDC counted 797 public charging ports at 337 locations in Nebraska on October 28, 2026: 492 Level 2 and 305 DC fast. AFDC also counts about 11,800 battery-electric vehicles registered in Nebraska through 2025 (0.6% of light-duty registrations). That is about 14.8 EVs per public port, against 21.7 nationally, the 20th-fewest EVs per port among the 50 states and the District.
Nebraska fast-charging price: Paren’s Q3 2026 report states a Nebraska average of $0.424 per kWh for public DC fast charging, against $0.540 nationally. This page uses the Nebraska figure.
Stations that bill energy delivered to the car charge less than the EPA wall figure. As a rough estimate (wall energy × 0.894, a Level 2 efficiency from Sears et al., 2014), the Model Y comes to about $10.42 per 100 miles at $0.424/kWh.
Cost to charge five common EVs in Nebraska
| Vehicle | EPA kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Home / 100 mi | Home full charge | Public DC / 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.50 | 327 mi | $3.72 | $12.18 | $11.66 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.30 | 321 mi | $3.29 | $10.56 | $10.30 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | 31.08 | 319 mi | $4.21 | $13.42 | $13.18 |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 30.00 | 318 mi | $4.06 | $12.92 | $12.72 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD | 31.44 | 260 mi | $4.26 | $11.07 | $13.33 |
Where Nebraska sits
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Related: what a Level 2 charger costs to install in Nebraska, home charger rebates in Nebraska, the extra EV registration fee in Nebraska, whether your panel can take a Level 2 circuit, home charger comparison, and all free EV tools.
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How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Nebraska?
About $3.72 per 100 miles in a 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 13.54¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026), and $12.18 for its full 327-mile range. On Lincoln Electric System’s winter price of 5.6¢ it falls to about $1.54 per 100 miles before fixed charges.
Is charging an EV cheaper than buying gas in Nebraska?
Yes, at home: $3.72 per 100 miles for the Model Y versus $14.31 for a 30-mpg gas SUV and $9.98 for a 43-mpg hybrid, with regular at $4.293 (AAA, October 28, 2026). The SUV only wins above 52.04¢/kWh.
Is public DC fast charging more expensive than gas in Nebraska?
No. $11.66 per 100 miles at $0.424/kWh (Paren, Nebraska average) is less than the gas SUV’s $14.31 and $7.94 more than home charging.
Do Nebraska utilities offer EV charging rates?
OPPD (Omaha), Rate 110 residential: No residential time-of-use rate is open yet. Energy is 11.937¢/kWh in summer and 9.503¢ the rest of the year. Lincoln Electric System, Residential: A flat energy charge of 7.82¢/kWh in summer and 5.60¢ in winter, plus a monthly facilities charge.
What EV rebates or tax credits are available in Nebraska?
None that we could verify: in November 2026 we found no open state EV rebate or tax credit in Nebraska and no utility charger rebate with a published amount. The federal purchase and charger credits have also ended.
How many public EV chargers are there in Nebraska?
The AFDC station count for October 28, 2026 shows 337 public charging locations in Nebraska with 797 ports: 492 Level 2 and 305 DC fast. AFDC counts about 11,800 battery-electric vehicles registered there through 2025, or about 14.8 EVs per public port.
More sources
Electricity, gas, vehicle and fast-charging sources are linked in the tables above.
- AFDC station counts (October 28, 2026), registrations (2025), and utility records (2026-10-28).
- NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance, statewide mean temperature: Nebraska January 25.1°F, July 74.4°F (1991–2020 averages).
- AAA, cold weather and EV range (Feb. 7, 2019).
- EIA state generation data, 2024: coal 43.9%, wind 31.9%, nuclear 16.4%, natural gas 3.7%.