EV Charging Costs in North Carolina
At 12.28¢/kWh, North Carolina is 24% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #13 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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Similar States by Electricity Rate
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (you) | 12.28¢ | $32.24 | #13 |
| Tennessee | 12.06¢ | $31.66 | #10 |
| Oregon | 12.11¢ | $31.79 | #11 |
| Arkansas | 12.23¢ | $32.10 | #12 |
| Kentucky | 12.51¢ | $32.84 | #14 |
| West Virginia | 12.57¢ | $33.00 | #15 |
EV Charging in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
North Carolina's residential electricity rate of 12.28¢/kWh is 24% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $32.24 per month in charging costs — or $386.82 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $1,188 per year.
At $0.031 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in North Carolina costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $5,941 in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $7.37 in North Carolina. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.21 to $2.95.
Frequently Asked Questions
At North Carolina's average residential rate of 12.28¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.37. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $32.24.