MONTHLY CHARGING
$39/mo
EV Charging Costs in South Dakota
At 14.5¢/kWh, South Dakota is 20% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 16 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
South Dakota savings
YOU SAVE$1,490/year
In South Dakota, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,448.
76%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,490/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.036 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,448 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,490
/yr
EV463/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (you) | 14.5¢ | $38.59 | #16 |
| Iowa | 14.2¢ | $37.79 | #13 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $37.98 | #14 |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $38.33 | #15 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $39.76 | #17 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $40.13 | #18 |
What the rate means for you
South Dakota's residential electricity rate of 14.5¢/kWh is 20% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $38.59 per month in charging costs, or $463.09 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,490 per year.
At $0.036 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in South Dakota costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,448 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 $10.88 in South Dakota. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.26 to $4.35.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At South Dakota's average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.88. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $38.59.