Fuel cost in Iowa
In Iowa, fueling a 2026 Honda CR-V costs about $2,160 a year, 3% below the 49-jurisdiction average of $2,230. It ranks #13 of 49 where 1 is the cheapest to fuel.
Regular gasoline averages $4.17/gal (Sep 2026; Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa series). A Tesla Model Y costs about $640 a year to charge on Iowa's residential electricity price of 16.0¢/kWh (Jul 2026), which is $1,520 less than the Honda CR-V.
Honda CR-V per year
$2,160/yr
#13 of 49
Regular gas
$4.17/gal
Sep 2026 · Midwest region (EIA PADD 2)
Electricity
16.0¢/kWh
Jul 2026 · residential
Tesla Model Y to charge
$640/yr
$1,520 less than the Honda CR-V
Annual cost of six reference vehicles in Iowa
Each vehicle is the 2026 configuration with the median EPA combined rating. Rank 1 is the cheapest to fuel; ranks come from the rounded costs. Percentages compare with the average of the jurisdictions ranked.
| Vehicle | Type | EPA combined | Per year | Per 100 mi | Rank | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda CR-V Gas · 29 MPG | Gas | $2,160 | #13 of 49 | |||
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid · 41 MPG | Hybrid | $1,530 | #13 of 49 | |||
| 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid · 46 MPG | Hybrid | $1,350 | #13 of 49 | |||
| 2026 Ford F-150 Gas · 19 MPG | Gas | $3,320 | #13 of 49 | |||
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Gas · 17 MPG | Gas | $3,690 | #13 of 49 | |||
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Electric · 127 MPGe | Electric | $640 | #24 of 51 |
15,000 miles a year, residential electricity price for EVs (Jul 2026), gasoline Sep 2026.
EV vs gas in Iowa
Same EPA size class (Small SUVs). In Iowa, a 2026 Tesla Model Y costs about $640 a year to charge at home and a gas 2026 Honda CR-V about $2,160: the EV saves $1,520 a year, 70% less, at 15,000 miles a year. Across the 49 jurisdictions with a gas price the average saving is $1,490.
Gas Honda CR-V
$2,160/yr
Tesla Model Y (electric)
$640/yr
Saving per year
$1,520/yr
Home charging at the residential price; public fast charging would cost more. Try your own mileage and prices in the EV vs gas calculator.
Prices used in Iowa
| Fuel | Iowa | U.S. average | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $4.17/gal | $4.36/gal | Sep 2026 | Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa series |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.65/gal | $4.96/gal | Sep 2026 | Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa series |
| Premium gasoline | $5.27/gal | $5.36/gal | Sep 2026 | Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa series |
| Diesel | $6.35/gal | $6.29/gal | Sep 2026 | Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa diesel series |
| Residential electricity | 16.0¢/kWh | 18.3¢/kWh | Jul 2026 | Iowa residential average (EIA) |
Prices are EIA monthly averages. Cars that need premium or diesel are priced at those lines.
Iowa and its neighbors
For the 2026 Honda CR-V, Iowa costs $2,160 a year; its neighbors range from $2,160 in Illinois to $2,190 in Minnesota.
Iowa against the regions
Iowa is in the Midwest Census region: for the Honda CR-V it matches the regional average of $2,160.
| Region | Honda CR-V | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $2,160 | $640 |
| Northeast region average | $2,240 | $1,070 |
| Midwest region average | $2,160 | $680 |
| South region average | $2,110 | $650 |
| West region average | $2,470 | $790 |
| All jurisdictions | $2,230 | $770 |
Regional figures are means of the rounded state costs, ranked jurisdictions only.
Iowa fuel cost: questions
How much does it cost to fuel a car in Iowa per year?
At 15,000 miles a year: Honda CR-V $2,160, Toyota RAV4 $1,530, Toyota Camry $1,350, Ford F-150 $3,320, Chevrolet Silverado $3,690, Tesla Model Y $640. These are the 2026 configurations with the median EPA rating, priced with Iowa's dated EIA prices.
Why are fuel prices different in Iowa?
Regional supply, taxes and fuel blends move gasoline prices, and each state's generation mix and rates move electricity prices. We apply EIA's published averages to the same cars, so the difference you see comes only from price. For Iowa, the gasoline price is $4.17/gal (Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa series, Sep 2026). Residential electricity is 16.0¢/kWh (Jul 2026).
How do you price premium gas and diesel in Iowa?
Each car is priced at the fuel EPA lists for it. In Iowa that is $5.27/gal for premium and $6.35/gal for diesel (Midwest region (EIA PADD 2) average — EIA publishes no Iowa diesel series), next to $4.17/gal for regular. The six reference vehicles run on regular gasoline or electricity.
Is the EV charging cost for home or public charging?
Home charging only. We use Iowa's average residential electricity price, 16.0¢/kWh (Jul 2026). Public fast charging often costs more per kWh, so a driver who charges mostly away from home will pay more than shown. That is an assumption, not a measurement.
How were the six vehicles chosen?
They are a fixed list: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 (hybrid), Toyota Camry (hybrid), Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Tesla Model Y. For each we take the latest full model year (2026) and the configuration with the median EPA combined rating; see the state overview for the full rule.
How does Iowa compare with its neighbors?
For the 2026 Honda CR-V, Iowa costs $2,160 a year; its neighbors range from $2,160 (Illinois) to $2,190 (Minnesota).