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title: "South Carolina Electricity Rates & EV Charging Cost (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in South Carolina costs about $5.28 per 100 miles and $59.40 a month at 15.76¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #20 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# South Carolina electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **15.76¢/kWh** — South Carolina's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.28 per 100 miles** and **$59.40 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 13% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 15.47¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 15.76¢ (per kWh, −13% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.28 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #20 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $59.40 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in South Carolina

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

## EV vs gas in South 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 $5.28 for a typical EV — $1,024.25 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in South Carolina

At 15.76¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in South Carolina at 15.76¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.23 | $47.63 | $14.27 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.16 | $46.76 | $14.38 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.12 | $57.60 | $17.82 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.40 | $60.72 | $17.76 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.76 | $76.07 | $21.98 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.14 | $57.83 | $15.78 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.62 | $63.20 | $15.90 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.81 | $87.86 | $22.33 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.30 | $59.64 | $12.72 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.55 | $84.95 | $24.16 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.44 | $61.16 | $14.62 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.41 | $49.64 | $13.94 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.58 | $51.56 | $11.96 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.98 | $55.99 | $14.68 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.30 | $70.92 | $17.84 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.37 | $60.41 | $15.79 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.80 | $76.46 | $21.54 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.80 | $76.46 | $21.54 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.99 | $67.34 | $19.09 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.98 | $56.02 | $10.26 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.80 | $53.95 | $7.14 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.56 | $62.58 | $11.40 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.41 | $49.64 | $12.71 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.56 | $51.28 | $12.67 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.27 | $59.23 | $15.11 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.30 | $48.41 | $17.04 |

## South Carolina vs neighboring states

South Carolina and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [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 |

## Monthly electricity prices in South Carolina

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 15.76 | $5.28 |
| July 2026 | 15.47 | $5.18 |
| June 2026 | 15.55 | $5.21 |
| May 2026 | 16.18 | $5.42 |
| April 2026 | 17.06 | $5.72 |
| March 2026 | 16.46 | $5.51 |
| February 2026 | 16.15 | $5.41 |
| January 2026 | 15.41 | $5.16 |
| December 2025 | 14.94 | $5.00 |
| November 2025 | 15.68 | $5.25 |
| October 2025 | 15.82 | $5.30 |
| September 2025 | 15.51 | $5.20 |
| August 2025 | 15.16 | $5.08 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.28 per 100 miles, $59.40 a month or $712.75 a year for 13,500 miles, at 15.76¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

15.76 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 13% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $712.75 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 South Carolina compare with neighboring states?

North Carolina has lower residential electricity prices than South Carolina.

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