MONTHLY CHARGING
$34/mo
EV Charging Costs in South Dakota
At 12.71¢/kWh, South Dakota is 21% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 17 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 12.7¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
South Dakota savings
YOU SAVE$1,191/year
In South Dakota, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,955.
75%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,191/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.032 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,955 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (you) | 12.71¢ | $33.36 | #17 |
| Kentucky | 12.51¢ | $32.84 | #14 |
| West Virginia | 12.57¢ | $33.00 | #15 |
| Mississippi | 12.62¢ | $33.13 | #16 |
| Missouri | 12.72¢ | $33.39 | #18 |
| Virginia | 12.9¢ | $33.86 | #19 |
What the rate means for you
South Dakota's residential electricity rate of 12.71¢/kWh is 21% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $33.36 per month in charging costs, or $400.37 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,175 per year.
At $0.032 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in South Dakota costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,873 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 $7.63 in South Dakota. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.29 to $3.05.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At South Dakota's average residential rate of 12.71¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.63. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $33.36.