EV Charging Costs in North Carolina
Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 13.68¢/kWh — 2.8¢ below the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
13.68¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$8.21
vs National Avg
-$1.69
Renewable Mix
19%
Analysis
In North Carolina, home charging at 13.68¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $8.59 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in North Carolina
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 13.68¢/kWh | $8.21 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$8.59 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$9.79 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$9.79 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$10.99 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$12.79 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$13.39 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$15.79 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$16.99 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$18.19 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$18.19 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$20.59 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$20.59 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in North Carolina
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $11.16 | $4.28 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $9.30 | $3.67 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $11.16 | $4.57 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $10.92 | $4.49 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $9.62 | $3.67 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $8.65 | $2.98 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $8.21 | $2.87 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $11.16 | $4.46 |