EV charging cost in North Carolina
Home electricity in North Carolina averages 14.8¢ per kWh, and regular gas is $4.20 a gallon.
Typical EV, a month
$49
Gas car, a month
$140
You save, a month
$91
Monthly cost to drive 1,000 miles. A typical EV uses about 30 kWh per 100 miles.
Monthly charging cost by car
| Car | 1,000 mi a month | 12,000 mi a year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $41 | $487 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | $39 | $468 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $44 | $526 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $52 | $624 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | $39 | $468 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $41 | $487 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | $42 | $507 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | $49 | $585 |
Average residential price, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Updated 2026-10-04. Gas: Lower Atlantic average, week of 2026-09-28 (EIA). Includes about 10% charging loss. Every other EV is in the calculator.
Utility rates, overnight plans and rebates
- Duke Energy Carolinas (NC): Western and central North Carolina, including Charlotte, Greensboro and Durham
- Duke Energy Progress (NC): Eastern and central North Carolina, including Raleigh, Wilmington and Asheville
North Carolina EV incentives
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Emissions Inspection Exemption Exemption
Listed as published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked weekly. Programs open and close often, so confirm on the program's official page before you buy. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.