EV Charging Costs in North Dakota
At 11.2¢/kWh, North Dakota is 30% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 4 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 11.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,239/year
In North Dakota, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,196.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (you) | 11.2¢ | $29.40 | #4 |
| Idaho | 10.58¢ | $27.77 | #1 |
| Utah | 10.97¢ | $28.80 | #2 |
| Washington | 11.14¢ | $29.24 | #3 |
| Wyoming | 11.22¢ | $29.45 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | 11.6¢ | $30.45 | #6 |
What the rate means for you
North Dakota's residential electricity rate of 11.2¢/kWh is 30% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $29.40 per month in charging costs, or $352.80 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,222 per year.
At $0.028 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in North Dakota costs 78% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,111 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 $6.72 in North Dakota. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.02 to $2.69.
Frequently asked
At North Dakota's average residential rate of 11.2¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $6.72. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $29.40.