MONTHLY CHARGING
$36/mo
EV Charging Costs in South Carolina
At 13.68¢/kWh, South Carolina is 15% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 25 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.7¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
South Carolina savings
YOU SAVE$1,160/year
In South Carolina, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,800.
73%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,160/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.034 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,800 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (you) | 13.68¢ | $35.91 | #25 |
| Texas | 13.33¢ | $34.99 | #22 |
| Georgia | 13.4¢ | $35.18 | #23 |
| Ohio | 13.62¢ | $35.75 | #24 |
| Iowa | 14.02¢ | $36.80 | #26 |
| New Mexico | 14.05¢ | $36.88 | #27 |
What the rate means for you
South Carolina's residential electricity rate of 13.68¢/kWh is 15% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $35.91 per month in charging costs, or $430.92 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,144 per year.
At $0.034 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in South Carolina costs 73% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,720 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 $8.21 in South Carolina. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.46 to $3.28.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At South Carolina's average residential rate of 13.68¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.21. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $35.91.