EV Charge At 15.76¢ per kWh, charging a Tesla Model Y at home in South Carolina costs about $43 per 1,000 miles, $0.043 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 on those miles.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What South Carolina drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $43 | $520 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $51 | $617 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $76 | $906 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in South Carolina
South Carolina electricity costs 15.76¢ per kWh on average, #32 of 51 and below the national average of 18.16¢. Over the past year it rose 4.0%.
Nuclear power supplies a large share of South Carolina’s electricity, which helps keep prices fairly stable. At this rate, an EV driver here saves about $1,210 a year against a 30-mpg car, using the national average gas price of $4.33.
South Carolina vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $43 | — |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $41 | -5% |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $44 | +1% |
South Carolina has only two neighbors. North Carolina pays 14.95¢ and Georgia pays 15.90¢, against South Carolina’s 15.76¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in South Carolina
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $43 | $520 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $47 | $560 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $50 | $599 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $51 | $617 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $53 | $636 |
| Kia EV9 | $68 | $813 |
| Rivian R1S | $70 | $839 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $76 | $906 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in South Carolina
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, South Carolina average (15.76¢/kWh) | $43 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.65/kWh) | $179 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.45/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $124 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In South Carolina, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 4.1 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in South Carolina
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy and the state-owned Santee Cooper serve most homes, with electric cooperatives in rural areas. South Carolina is not a retail-choice state, so ask your utility about time-of-use rates, which price overnight hours below the standard rate.
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy and Santee Cooper each publish their residential and time-of-use rates. Take your off-peak price to the EV charging cost calculator and compare it with the 15.76¢ average.
South Carolina EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in South Carolina per month?
At the South Carolina average of 15.76¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $43 in a Tesla Model Y, $51 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $76 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in South Carolina?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $520 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,210 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in South Carolina?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at South Carolina Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.65 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $179 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $43 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in South Carolina?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.