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title: "Cost to Charge a Nissan Leaf in North Carolina (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Nissan Leaf in North Carolina costs about $4.55 per 100 miles and $51.17 a month at 14.95¢/kWh; a full charge is about $6.78. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/nissan-leaf/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in North Carolina

Charging a **2025 Nissan Leaf** (30.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at North Carolina's average residential price of 14.95¢/kWh costs about **$4.55 per 100 miles** and **$51.17 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (149 miles EPA range) costs about **$6.78**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $4.55 (14.95¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $614.08 (vs $1,737.00 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $6.78 (149 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $51.17 (13,500 mi a year)

## Nissan Leaf trims: charging cost in North Carolina

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Nissan Leaf home charging cost in North Carolina at 14.95¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) | 30.0 | 288 mi | $4.49 | $50.46 | $12.92 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | 27.8 | 303 mi | $4.16 | $46.79 | $12.60 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | 32.7 | 259 mi | $4.89 | $55.04 | $12.67 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf | 30.4 | 149 mi | $4.55 | $51.17 | $6.78 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV | 30.8 | 212 mi | $4.60 | $51.77 | $9.76 |

## Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

The 2025 Nissan Leaf adds about 4.7 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 25.2 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the [charging time calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Nissan Leaf vs a gas car in North Carolina

With regular gasoline at $3.860 a gallon (EIA Lower Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,737.00 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Nissan Leaf costs $614.08 — $1,122.92 less.

## Charging a Nissan Leaf in nearby states

**2025 Nissan Leaf monthly charging cost, North Carolina and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/nissan-leaf/) | 13.42 | $4.08 | $45.94 |
| North Carolina this page | 14.95 | $4.55 | $51.17 |
| [South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/nissan-leaf/) | 15.76 | $4.80 | $53.95 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/nissan-leaf/) | 15.90 | $4.84 | $54.43 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/nissan-leaf/) | 17.64 | $5.37 | $60.38 |

## Other EVs in North Carolina

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-y/) $45.18 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-3/) $44.36 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-s/) $54.64 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-x/) $57.60 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-cybertruck/) $72.16 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $54.86 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $59.95 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $83.34 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range

See the [Nissan Leaf charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/nissan-leaf/) or [all EVs in North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in North Carolina?

About $4.55 per 100 miles and $51.17 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Nissan Leaf (30.4 kWh/100 mi) at 14.95¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Nissan Leaf in North Carolina?

About $6.78 for 45.3 kWh from the wall, enough for the 149-mile EPA range of the 2025 Nissan Leaf.

### How long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?

Adding 100 miles takes about 21 h 8 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 3 h 58 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).

### Is a Nissan Leaf cheaper to run than a gas car in North Carolina?

On fuel, yes: $614.08 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.

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