MONTHLY CHARGING
$40/mo
EV Charging Costs in North Carolina
At 14.94¢/kWh, North Carolina is 18% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 17 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
North Carolina savings
YOU SAVE$1,476/year
In North Carolina, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,378.
76%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,476/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.037 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,378 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,476
/yr
EV477/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (you) | 14.94¢ | $39.76 | #17 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $37.98 | #14 |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $38.33 | #15 |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $38.59 | #16 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $40.13 | #18 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $40.43 | #19 |
What the rate means for you
North Carolina's residential electricity rate of 14.94¢/kWh is 18% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $39.76 per month in charging costs, or $477.15 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,476 per year.
At $0.037 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in North Carolina costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,378 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $11.21 in North Carolina. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.36 to $4.48.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At North Carolina's average residential rate of 14.94¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.21. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $39.76.