| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 17, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001888447 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 17, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Excelerate Energy, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41352 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-2878691 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2445 Technology Forest Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Level 6 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | The Woodlands |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77381 |
| City Area Code | 832 |
| Local Phone Number | 813-7100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | EE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
