EV Charging Costs in South Carolina
Residential electricity in South Carolina averages 15.41¢/kWh — 1.1¢ below the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
15.41¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$9.25
vs National Avg
-$0.65
Renewable Mix
11%
Analysis
In South Carolina, home charging at 15.41¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $7.55 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in South Carolina
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 15.41¢/kWh | $9.25 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$7.55 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$8.75 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$8.75 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$9.95 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$11.75 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$12.35 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$14.75 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$15.95 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$17.15 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$17.15 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$19.55 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$19.55 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in South Carolina
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $12.57 | $4.82 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $10.48 | $4.13 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $12.57 | $5.15 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $12.30 | $5.06 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $10.84 | $4.13 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $9.74 | $3.35 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $9.25 | $3.24 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $12.57 | $5.02 |