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title: "North Carolina Electricity Rates & EV Charging Cost (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in North Carolina costs about $5.01 per 100 miles and $56.34 a month at 14.95¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #14 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# North Carolina electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **14.95¢/kWh** — North Carolina's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.01 per 100 miles** and **$56.34 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 18% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 15.16¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 14.95¢ (per kWh, −18% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.01 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #14 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $56.34 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in North Carolina

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in North Carolina

Regular gasoline averaged **$3.860 a gallon** in the Lower Atlantic region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $12.87 per 100 miles, versus $5.01 for a typical EV — $1,060.89 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=NC)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in North Carolina

At 14.95¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in North Carolina at 14.95¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.02 | $45.18 | $13.53 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.94 | $44.36 | $13.64 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.86 | $54.64 | $16.90 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.12 | $57.60 | $16.84 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.41 | $72.16 | $20.85 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.88 | $54.86 | $14.97 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.33 | $59.95 | $15.08 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.41 | $83.34 | $21.19 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.03 | $56.57 | $12.07 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.16 | $80.59 | $22.92 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.16 | $58.02 | $13.87 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.19 | $47.09 | $13.23 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.35 | $48.91 | $11.35 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.72 | $53.12 | $13.93 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.98 | $67.27 | $16.92 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.09 | $57.31 | $14.98 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.45 | $72.53 | $20.44 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.45 | $72.53 | $20.44 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.68 | $63.88 | $18.11 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.72 | $53.14 | $9.73 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.55 | $51.17 | $6.78 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.28 | $59.36 | $10.82 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.19 | $47.09 | $12.05 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.32 | $48.64 | $12.02 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.99 | $56.19 | $14.33 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.08 | $45.92 | $16.17 |

## North Carolina vs neighboring states

North Carolina and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: North Carolina and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/) | 14.95 | $5.01 | $56.34 |
| [South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/) | 15.76 | $5.28 | $59.40 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/) | 15.90 | $5.33 | $59.92 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/) | 17.64 | $5.91 | $66.48 |

## Monthly electricity prices in North Carolina

**Average residential electricity price in North Carolina by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 14.95 | $5.01 |
| July 2026 | 15.16 | $5.08 |
| June 2026 | 14.74 | $4.94 |
| May 2026 | 15.09 | $5.06 |
| April 2026 | 16.25 | $5.44 |
| March 2026 | 16.00 | $5.36 |
| February 2026 | 14.64 | $4.90 |
| January 2026 | 13.68 | $4.58 |
| December 2025 | 13.45 | $4.51 |
| November 2025 | 14.61 | $4.89 |
| October 2025 | 15.01 | $5.03 |
| September 2025 | 15.08 | $5.05 |
| August 2025 | 14.59 | $4.89 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in North Carolina?

About $5.01 per 100 miles, $56.34 a month or $676.11 a year for 13,500 miles, at 14.95¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in North Carolina?

14.95 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 18% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in North Carolina?

On fuel, yes: about $676.11 a year for the EV versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg gas car at $3.860/gal (EIA Lower Atlantic average).

### How does North Carolina compare with neighboring states?

Tennessee has lower residential electricity prices than North Carolina.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.