MONTHLY CHARGING
$33/mo
EV Charging Costs in North Dakota
At 12.36¢/kWh, North Dakota is 32% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 1 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 12.4¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
North Dakota savings
YOU SAVE$1,558/year
In North Dakota, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,790.
80%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,558/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.031 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,790 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,558
/yr
EV395/yr
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What the rate means for you
North Dakota's residential electricity rate of 12.36¢/kWh is 32% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $32.90 per month in charging costs, or $394.75 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,558 per year.
At $0.031 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in North Dakota costs 80% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,790 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 $9.27 in North Dakota. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.78 to $3.71.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At North Dakota's average residential rate of 12.36¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $9.27. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $32.90.