What is the average electricity rate in North Carolina?

14.95¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in North Carolina

Residential electricity in North Carolina averaged 14.95¢ per kilowatt-hour in August 2026, 18% below the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $441 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $1,216 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 14.95¢
A year ago: 14.59¢
U.S. average: 18.16¢
Rank: 14th cheapest

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	3.7¢	$15.46	$441
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	3.7¢	$13.37	$441
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	3.8¢	$12.05	$461
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	3.9¢	$16.91	$470
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	3.9¢	$13.65	$474
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	4.0¢	$15.62	$475
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	4.0¢	$12.00	$483
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	4.1¢	$12.51	$490
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	4.1¢	$12.32	$492
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	4.2¢	$12.03	$502
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	4.2¢	$12.05	$502
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	4.2¢	$21.62	$506
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	4.3¢	$15.47	$515
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	4.3¢	$13.92	$520
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	4.3¢	$16.22	$520
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	4.3¢	$13.53	$520
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	4.4¢	$12.66	$527
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	4.5¢	$14.85	$535
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	4.5¢	$12.96	$535
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	4.5¢	$14.26	$538
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	4.5¢	$14.19	$542
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	4.5¢	$15.79	$544
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	4.7¢	$14.11	$569
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	4.8¢	$15.64	$574
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	4.8¢	$20.51	$576
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	4.8¢	$15.05	$579
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	4.9¢	$14.98	$583
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	4.9¢	$14.34	$594
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	5.0¢	$16.55	$597
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	5.1¢	$14.98	$612
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	5.1¢	$16.55	$614
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	5.1¢	$14.85	$617
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	5.2¢	$15.70	$628
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	5.3¢	$17.64	$633
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	5.3¢	$15.70	$639
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	5.4¢	$22.84	$653
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	5.5¢	$16.13	$658
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	5.5¢	$17.95	$660
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	5.5¢	$17.94	$660
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	5.5¢	$17.94	$660
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	5.5¢	$15.95	$660
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	5.5¢	$18.01	$662
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	5.5¢	$16.15	$662
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	5.6¢	$18.21	$676
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	5.6¢	$16.55	$676
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	5.9¢	$18.45	$709
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	5.9¢	$17.98	$712
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	5.9¢	$17.91	$712
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	6.1¢	$17.95	$728
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	6.2¢	$18.88	$748
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	6.3¢	$20.42	$757
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	6.3¢	$20.42	$757
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	6.4¢	$20.18	$768
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	6.4¢	$20.84	$770
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	6.4¢	$20.87	$770
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	6.5¢	$23.91	$775
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	6.5¢	$21.71	$779
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	6.6¢	$19.17	$797
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	6.6¢	$19.17	$797
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	7.0¢	$20.47	$841
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	7.0¢	$20.47	$841
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	7.0¢	$21.06	$843
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	7.2¢	$22.92	$859
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	7.2¢	$22.92	$859
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	7.6¢	$22.74	$910
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	7.8¢	$30.53	$940
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	10.1¢	$31.59	$1,215
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	10.1¢	$31.59	$1,215
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	10.1¢	$32.23	$1,216
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	10.1¢	$31.93	$1,216

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in North Carolina the average electric car on this list is $728 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in North Carolina?: 14.95¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.