EV Charging Cost in North Dakota

Home electricity here averages 14.12¢/kWh, 7 of 51 nationally. That makes a full charge anywhere from $13.70 (Lucid Air) to $28.69 (GMC Hummer EV Pickup), and running costs of $391–$1,083 a year.

Every EV in North Dakota, cheapest to run first

Charging cost of every electric car in North Dakota
Vehicle kWh/100 mi Full charge Per 100 mi Per year vs petrol
Lucid Air23.1$13.70$3.26$391$1,243
Tesla Model 326.4$12.90$3.73$447$1,187
Tesla Model S27.1$15.69$3.83$459$1,175
Tesla Model Y27.5$12.70$3.88$466$1,168
Hyundai Ioniq 628$12.49$3.95$474$1,160
Subaru Solterra28$11.39$3.95$474$1,160
Toyota bZ28$11.39$3.95$474$1,160
BMW iX28.6$17.53$4.04$485$1,149
BMW i528.9$13.38$4.08$490$1,144
Fiat 500e29.2$6.14$4.12$495$1,139
Audi Q4 e-tron29.4$11.96$4.15$498$1,136
Volkswagen ID.429.8$12.24$4.21$505$1,129
Hyundai Ioniq 530$13.47$4.24$508$1,126
Nissan Leaf30.4$6.40$4.29$515$1,119
Genesis GV6030.6$13.22$4.32$518$1,116
BMW i430.8$10.92$4.35$522$1,112
Lucid Gravity31.1$19.76$4.39$527$1,107
Volvo EX3031.1$11.11$4.39$527$1,107
Tesla Model X32.2$16.00$4.55$546$1,088
Audi Q6 e-tron32.5$14.91$4.59$551$1,083
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$14.13$4.60$552$1,082
Polestar 233.5$13.15$4.73$568$1,066
Cadillac Optiq34$14.55$4.80$576$1,058
Mercedes-Benz EQS34$18.72$4.80$576$1,058
Honda Prologue34.1$14.16$4.81$578$1,056
Nissan Ariya34.4$14.04$4.86$583$1,051
Mini Cooper SE34.6$10.55$4.89$586$1,048
Porsche Macan Electric34.6$15.10$4.89$586$1,048
Lexus RZ35.3$11.41$4.98$598$1,036
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.7$14.27$5.04$605$1,029
Mercedes-Benz EQE36$15.66$5.08$610$1,024
Jeep Wagoneer S36.2$15.03$5.11$613$1,021
Cadillac Lyriq36.8$16.94$5.20$624$1,010
Volvo EX9036.8$14.34$5.20$624$1,010
Genesis Electrified GV7037.3$13.17$5.27$632$1,002
Ford Mustang Mach-E37.4$14.79$5.28$634$1,000
Polestar 337.5$16.52$5.29$635$999
Acura ZDX37.7$17.19$5.32$639$995
Hyundai Ioniq 938$17.17$5.37$644$990
Porsche Taycan39$16.13$5.51$661$973
Volkswagen ID. Buzz40.8$13.48$5.76$691$943
Kia EV641$13.37$5.79$695$939
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$19.69$6.06$727$907
Kia EV943$15.79$6.07$729$905
Rivian R1S44.4$23.45$6.27$752$882
Rivian R1T44.4$23.45$6.27$752$882
Chevrolet Silverado EV47.8$28.62$6.75$810$824
Ford F-150 Lightning49.4$16.74$6.98$837$797
GMC Sierra EV49.5$28.66$6.99$839$795
GMC Hummer EV Pickup63.9$28.69$9.02$1,083$551

Annual figures over 12,000 miles. Petrol comparison at 30 mpg and $4.09 a gallon.

What this means in North Dakota

At 14.12 cents per kWh, North Dakota is 5.30 cents below the national average. The same Lucid Air that costs $13.70 to fill here costs $12.72 in Nevada and $51.15 in Hawaii.

Every car on this page beats petrol here. The cheapest to run, the Lucid Air, saves about $1,243 a year against a 30 mpg car — and even the thirstiest still saves $551.

These are flat residential averages. Most utilities offer a time-of-use plan where overnight charging costs considerably less, and public fast charging costs considerably more. Each vehicle page lets you enter your own rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in North Dakota?
North Dakota residential electricity averages 14.12 cents per kWh, which ranks it 7 of 51 nationally. A full charge ranges from $13.70 for a Lucid Air to $28.69 for a GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
Which EV is cheapest to run in North Dakota?
The Lucid Air, at $3.26 per 100 miles — roughly $391 a year over 12,000 miles. The most expensive to run is the GMC Hummer EV Pickup at $9.02 per 100 miles.
Is an EV cheaper than petrol in North Dakota?
Yes, for every car here. A 30 mpg petrol car costs about $13.62 per 100 miles at $4.09 a gallon; even the thirstiest EV on this page comes in below that.
Why is electricity so cheap in North Dakota?
North Dakota sits 5.30 cents below the 19.42-cent national average. The national spread runs from 13.11 cents in Nevada to 52.72 in Hawaii — generation mix, fuel costs and transmission distance all feed into it.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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