EV Charge 
Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in North Carolina costs about $41 per 1,000 miles, or $0.041 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 14.95¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $13.44.
North Carolina ranks #38 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is below the U.S. average of $50 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $131 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at North Carolina’s $3.93 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $90 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in North Carolina
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 14.95¢/kWh | $41 | $493 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.61/kWh | $169 | $2,029 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $3.93/gal | $131 | $1,572 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model Y in North Carolina costs about 4.1 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in North Carolina
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | 14.75¢ | $41 | $13.26 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 16.44¢ | $45 | $14.78 |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member | 12.21¢ | $34 | $10.98 |
| Virginia Electric & Power | 14.74¢ | $41 | $13.25 |
| Rutherford Elec Member | 13.89¢ | $38 | $12.49 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in North Carolina
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $41 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $44 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $47 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $49 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $50 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $64 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $66 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $72 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near North Carolina
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $37 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $41 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $43 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $44 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $49 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in North Carolina?
About $13.44 from empty to full at home, using North Carolina’s average rate of 14.95¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 27.5 kWh per 100 miles over a 327-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $8.07.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in North Carolina?
Yes at home: $41 vs $131 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $169 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in North Carolina?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $41 to a North Carolina electric bill, or $41 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in North Carolina?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in North Carolina · cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in other states
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
- All 50 states for the Tesla Model Y
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model Y Long Range AWD); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
