Colorado electricity running costs
Electricity in Colorado costs about 16.54¢/kWh (U.S. EIA, April 2026). At that rate, boiling a kettle costs ~2.5¢, a tumble-dryer cycle ~62.0¢, running a fridge-freezer for a day ~59.5¢, and a full home charge of a Tesla Model 3 RWD (60 kWh) about $11.03.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State), residential sector, April 2026 — https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a (public domain). Figure period April 2026. Updated June 2026.
Colorado electricity: 16.54¢/kWh — -12% vs the U.S. average, ranked 26 of 51 US states by price (1 = dearest). Published by U.S. EIA for April 2026. See the full Colorado price page →
- Unit rate
- 16.54¢/kWh
- U.S. average
- 18.83¢/kWh
- vs U.S. average
- -12%
- Rank (US states)
- 26 / 51
Rank is by electricity unit rate among 51 US states in our dataset (rank 1 = most expensive). Prices reflect each area's reported rate for April 2026 and are not adjusted for local taxes or standing charges.
What it costs to run 34 appliances in Colorado
At Colorado's electricity unit rate of 16.54¢/kWh. "Per typical use" applies an indicative run time for each appliance; "per hour" is the cost of one hour of use.
| Appliance | Power | Typical use | Cost per use | Cost per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric shower | 9,000 W | 0.17 h | 25.3¢ | $1.49 |
| Immersion heater | 3,000 W | 1 h | 49.6¢ | 49.6¢ |
| Kettle | 3,000 W | 0.05 h | 2.5¢ | 49.6¢ |
| Tumble dryer | 2,500 W | 1.5 h | 62.0¢ | 41.3¢ |
| Electric heater | 2,500 W | 3 h | $1.24 | 41.3¢ |
| Oven | 2,100 W | 1 h | 34.7¢ | 34.7¢ |
| Washing machine | 2,100 W | 1.5 h | 52.1¢ | 34.7¢ |
| Oil-filled radiator | 2,000 W | 4 h | $1.32 | 33.1¢ |
| Hairdryer | 2,000 W | 0.17 h | 5.6¢ | 33.1¢ |
| Hob (electric ring) | 2,000 W | 0.5 h | 16.5¢ | 33.1¢ |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 W | 2 h | 59.5¢ | 29.8¢ |
| Grill | 1,500 W | 0.33 h | 8.2¢ | 24.8¢ |
| Iron | 1,500 W | 0.5 h | 12.4¢ | 24.8¢ |
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | 0.5 h | 12.4¢ | 24.8¢ |
| Coffee machine | 1,200 W | 0.1 h | 2.0¢ | 19.8¢ |
| Toaster | 1,000 W | 0.05 h | 0.8¢ | 16.5¢ |
| Microwave | 1,000 W | 0.1 h | 1.7¢ | 16.5¢ |
| Vacuum cleaner | 900 W | 0.5 h | 7.4¢ | 14.9¢ |
| Slow cooker | 250 W | 8 h | 33.1¢ | 4.1¢ |
| Dehumidifier | 500 W | 6 h | 49.6¢ | 8.3¢ |
| Towel rail | 450 W | 2 h | 14.9¢ | 7.4¢ |
| Plasma TV | 350 W | 4 h | 23.2¢ | 5.8¢ |
| Fridge-freezer | 150 W | 24 h | 59.5¢ | 2.5¢ |
| Electric blanket | 150 W | 1 h | 2.5¢ | 2.5¢ |
| Fridge | 100 W | 24 h | 39.7¢ | 1.7¢ |
| Chest freezer | 100 W | 24 h | 39.7¢ | 1.7¢ |
| Desktop PC | 140 W | 4 h | 9.3¢ | 2.3¢ |
| LCD TV | 120 W | 4 h | 7.9¢ | 2.0¢ |
| Games console | 120 W | 2 h | 4.0¢ | 2.0¢ |
| Laptop | 50 W | 4 h | 3.3¢ | 0.8¢ |
| TV box / DVD player | 40 W | 4 h | 2.6¢ | 0.7¢ |
| Extractor fan | 20 W | 1 h | 0.3¢ | 0.3¢ |
| Broadband router | 10 W | 24 h | 4.0¢ | 0.2¢ |
| Phone charger | 5 W | 2 h | 0.2¢ | 0.1¢ |
Wattages are typical/indicative — real appliances vary by model. Source: Heatable — How much energy do appliances use (typical ratings; draws on Energy Saving Trust / Centre for Sustainable Energy). Running cost = (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × 16.54¢/kWh.
EV home charging cost in Colorado
Cost of a full home charge for popular EVs, at Colorado's unit rate of 16.54¢/kWh. Full charge ≈ (useable battery kWh ÷ 0.9) × unit rate.
| EV | Useable battery | Full home charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | 60 kWh | $11.03 |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 60 kWh | $11.03 |
| Nissan Leaf (Standard Range, 52 kWh) | 52.9 kWh | $9.72 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 (58 kWh) | 58 kWh | $10.66 |
| MG MG4 (Long Range, 64 kWh) | 61.7 kWh | $11.34 |
| Kia EV6 (Standard Range) | 60 kWh | $11.03 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | $14.70 |
| BYD Dolphin (60.4 kWh) | 60.48 kWh | $11.11 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech (52 kWh) | 52 kWh | $9.56 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range | 79 kWh | $14.52 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E (Extended Range RWD) | 88 kWh | $16.17 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Electric (54 kWh) | 50.8 kWh | $9.34 |
Useable battery capacities from EV Database — Useable battery capacity of full electric vehicles (cheatsheet). Home-charge cost assumes 0.9 AC charging efficiency. Public charging is priced separately.
Colorado energy running costs — FAQ
How much does electricity cost in Colorado?
Electricity in Colorado costs about 16.54¢/kWh as of April 2026, per U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State), residential sector, April 2026 — https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a (public domain). (Our owned dataset for Colorado publishes the unit rate; any fixed daily/standing charge varies by supplier and is not included here.)
What does it cost to run appliances in Colorado?
Cost to run = (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × the unit rate (16.54¢/kWh). For example, a 2,000 W appliance run for one hour costs about 33.1¢ in Colorado. The table on this page lists 34 common appliances at this rate.
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Colorado?
A full home charge ≈ (useable battery kWh ÷ 0.9 charging efficiency) × 16.54¢/kWh. A Tesla Model 3 RWD (60 kWh useable) costs about $11.03 to charge fully at home in Colorado.
Is electricity in Colorado expensive compared with other US states?
At 16.54¢/kWh, Colorado is -12% versus the U.S. average of 18.83¢/kWh, which ranks it 26 of 51 US states by electricity unit rate (rank 1 = most expensive) for April 2026. Rates reflect each area's reported figure and are not adjusted for local taxes or standing charges.
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Sources & method
The Colorado electricity unit rate is from U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State), residential sector, April 2026 — https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a (public domain). Appliance power ratings are from Heatable — How much energy do appliances use (typical ratings; draws on Energy Saving Trust / Centre for Sustainable Energy); EV useable-battery capacities from EV Database — Useable battery capacity of full electric vehicles (cheatsheet). Appliance and EV figures are physical product properties applied at Colorado's real unit rate — running cost = (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × unit rate, and a full EV charge ≈ (useable kWh ÷ 0.9) × unit rate. U.S. EIA · Appliance ratings · EV Database.