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title: "South Dakota Electricity Rates & EV Charging Cost (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in South Dakota costs about $5.08 per 100 miles and $57.10 a month at 15.15¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #17 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# South Dakota electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **15.15¢/kWh** — South Dakota's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.08 per 100 miles** and **$57.10 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 17% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 15.37¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 15.15¢ (per kWh, −17% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.08 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #17 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $57.10 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in South Dakota

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

## EV vs gas in South Dakota

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.145 a gallon** in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $5.08 for a typical EV — $1,180.09 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in South Dakota

At 15.15¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in South Dakota at 15.15¢/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-dakota/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.07 | $45.78 | $13.72 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.00 | $44.95 | $13.83 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.92 | $55.37 | $17.13 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.19 | $58.37 | $17.07 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.50 | $73.13 | $21.13 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.94 | $55.59 | $15.17 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.40 | $60.75 | $15.28 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.51 | $84.45 | $21.47 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.10 | $57.33 | $12.23 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.26 | $81.66 | $23.23 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.23 | $58.80 | $14.06 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.24 | $47.72 | $13.40 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.41 | $49.57 | $11.50 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.78 | $53.83 | $14.11 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.06 | $68.18 | $17.15 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.16 | $58.07 | $15.18 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.53 | $73.50 | $20.71 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.53 | $73.50 | $20.71 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.75 | $64.73 | $18.36 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.79 | $53.85 | $9.86 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.61 | $51.86 | $6.87 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.35 | $60.15 | $10.96 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.24 | $47.72 | $12.22 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.38 | $49.29 | $12.18 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.06 | $56.94 | $14.53 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.14 | $46.54 | $16.38 |

## South Dakota vs neighboring states

South Dakota and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/) | 13.54 | $4.54 | $51.03 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/) | 15.15 | $5.08 | $57.10 |
| [Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/) | 15.57 | $5.22 | $58.68 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/) | 17.20 | $5.76 | $64.82 |

## Monthly electricity prices in South Dakota

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 15.15 | $5.08 |
| July 2026 | 15.37 | $5.15 |
| June 2026 | 15.36 | $5.15 |
| May 2026 | 15.73 | $5.27 |
| April 2026 | 14.52 | $4.86 |
| March 2026 | 14.28 | $4.78 |
| February 2026 | 13.22 | $4.43 |
| January 2026 | 13.58 | $4.55 |
| December 2025 | 12.43 | $4.16 |
| November 2025 | 13.74 | $4.60 |
| October 2025 | 14.01 | $4.69 |
| September 2025 | 14.68 | $4.92 |
| August 2025 | 13.90 | $4.66 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.08 per 100 miles, $57.10 a month or $685.16 a year for 13,500 miles, at 15.15¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

15.15 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 17% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $685.16 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does South Dakota compare with neighboring states?

North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming have lower residential electricity prices than South Dakota.

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