Electricity Rates in North Carolina
The average residential electricity rate in North Carolina is 14.1¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 14% below the U.S. average, ranking #34 of 51 for price. At this rate, charging a typical 60–80 kWh EV at home costs just a few dollars. See exact costs by model below.
Residential rate
14.1¢/kWh
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Vs U.S. average
-14%
16.5¢/kWh national
Price rank
#34
of 51 (1 = highest)
Cost to charge popular EVs in North Carolina
Full 0–100% home charge at North Carolina's 14.1¢/kWh rate.
| Model | Battery | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 57.5 kWh | $9.03 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $11.78 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $14.29 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $13.35 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4 kWh | $12.15 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | $20.57 |
| Nissan Leaf | 39 kWh | $6.12 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $21.20 |
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Frequently asked questions
The average residential electricity rate in North Carolina is about 14.1¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg), which is 14% below the U.S. average. That makes it #34 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions by price.
Major utilities in North Carolina
The state average blends every provider — your utility's actual rate may differ.
Duke Energy Carolinas rates13.9¢/kWhDuke Energy Progress rates15.5¢/kWhEnergyUnited Elec Member rates11.5¢/kWhVirginia Electric & Power rates13.9¢/kWhBrunswick Electric Member rates13.7¢/kWhUnion Electric Membership rates13.4¢/kWhJones-Onslow Elec Member rates13.1¢/kWhFayetteville Public Works Commission rates12.2¢/kWhBlue Ridge Elec Member rates14.6¢/kWhRutherford Elec Member rates13.1¢/kWhGreenville Utilities Comm rates12.0¢/kWhLumbee River Elec Member rates12.8¢/kWhWake Electric Membership rates13.4¢/kWhSouth River Elec Member rates13.3¢/kWh