MONTHLY CHARGING
$42/mo
EV Charging Costs in South Carolina
At 15.93¢/kWh, South Carolina is 12% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 26 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 15.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
South Carolina savings
YOU SAVE$1,444/year
In South Carolina, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,220.
74%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,444/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.040 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,220 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,444
/yr
EV509/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (you) | 15.93¢ | $42.40 | #26 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #23 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $41.09 | #24 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $41.17 | #25 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $42.74 | #27 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $43.25 | #28 |
What the rate means for you
South Carolina's residential electricity rate of 15.93¢/kWh is 12% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $42.40 per month in charging costs, or $508.76 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,444 per year.
At $0.040 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in South Carolina costs 74% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,220 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 $11.95 in South Carolina. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.58 to $4.78.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At South Carolina's average residential rate of 15.93¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.95. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $42.40.