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North Dakota EV charging

EV Charging Cost in North Dakota: Cost per Mile and Month

What it costs to charge an electric car at home in North Dakota, model by model, how that compares with gasoline and how many public chargers the state has.

Reviewed Prices: EIA Form EIA-861, 2025. Efficiency: EPA, read October 10, 2026. Chargers: DOE, October 10, 2026

Home price

11.82 cents

31% below the US average

Cost per mile

4.0 cents

Average of 17 models

1,000 miles

$40

Home charging

Public charging ports

283

46th of 51 per 1,000 homes

Cost to charge each model in North Dakota

Each row uses the EPA combined efficiency of a model's main trim, measured at the wall, and North Dakota's average price of 11.82 cents per kWh. The list runs from the most efficient to the least.

Home charging cost per mile and per 1,000 miles by model in North Dakota, 2025
ModelkWh per 100 milesCents per mile1,000 miles
Tesla Model 324.62.9$29
Tesla Model S27.13.2$32
Tesla Model Y27.53.2$32
Chevrolet Bolt28.23.3$33
BMW i428.53.4$34
Kia EV629.63.5$35
Volkswagen ID.429.83.5$35
Hyundai Ioniq 530.03.5$35
Ford Mustang Mach-E30.73.6$36
Chevrolet Equinox EV31.13.7$37
Tesla Model X32.23.8$38
Nissan Leaf32.73.9$39
Kia EV940.04.7$47
Rivian R1T42.95.1$51
Rivian R1S42.95.1$51
Tesla Cybertruck42.95.1$51
Ford F-150 Lightning47.95.7$57

Source: U.S. EPA and DOE, fueleconomy.gov, read October 10, 2026, and U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Real efficiency changes with speed, weather and load, and your own plan may differ from the state average.

Gas break-even price in North Dakota

The table shows the price of gasoline at which a gas car costs the same per mile as the average electric model charged at home in North Dakota. If gas near you costs more, charging at home is cheaper per mile.

Gas price per gallon that matches home charging cost per mile in North Dakota
Home price25 mpg car30 mpg car35 mpg car40 mpg car
North Dakota: 11.82 cents$0.99 a gallon$1.19 a gallon$1.38 a gallon$1.58 a gallon
US average: 17.23 cents$1.44 a gallon$1.73 a gallon$2.02 a gallon$2.31 a gallon

Compared with the US average price, home charging in North Dakota saves about $218 a year over 12,000 miles. Gas prices change weekly, so use the local price you see. To test your own car, use the EV charging cost calculator.

Public charging in North Dakota

Public electric vehicle charging in North Dakota, Department of Energy counts
MeasureNorth Dakota
Station locations108
Charging ports283
Level 2 ports137
DC fast ports145
Ports per 1,000 homes0.7 (46th of 51)

Source: DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, station counts by state, as of October 10, 2026. Counts include legacy chargers and exclude home charging. Homes come from EIA residential customers.

Public fast chargers usually cost more per kWh than home electricity, and prices vary by network, so budget for them separately. Our DC fast charging cost page shows what-if prices, and the Level 2 page covers charging at home or at work.

Time-of-use plans for EV owners in North Dakota

Some utilities charge less for electricity at night, which suits an EV that charges while you sleep. 2 North Dakota utilities report a residential time-of-use program in the 2025 EIA filings. The largest are:

Largest North Dakota utilities reporting a residential time-of-use program
UtilityHomes served
Montana-Dakota Utilities120,678
Cass County Electric Cooperative52,785

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), dynamic pricing schedule. A reported program does not mean it is open to every customer or that it fits an EV. Ask the utility for current prices.

Read time-of-use rates explained, then test a plan against your habits with the time-of-use rate calculator.

States with similar prices to North Dakota

Home charging costs follow the electric price, so states with close prices have close costs. These are the four states nearest to North Dakota in 2025 average residential price.

States with electric prices closest to North Dakota, with home charging cost per mile
StateCents per kWhCents per mile1,000 miles
Idaho11.834.0$40
Nebraska12.054.0$40
Louisiana12.524.2$42
Arkansas12.874.3$43

How we work out the numbers

Cost per mile is kWh per mile times price per kWh. We take kWh per 100 miles from EPA records for each model, which already include charging losses, and divide by 100. The price is the North Dakota average residential price for 2025, which includes fixed charges spread over every kWh. The average of the 17 models is 33.4 kWh per 100 miles.

Your price may differ

A state average is a starting point. Your utility, your rate plan and the time you charge all change the real price. Use your last bill for the exact figure.

North Dakota EV charging questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in North Dakota?

At the 2025 average residential price of 11.82 cents per kWh, home charging costs about 4.0 cents per mile for an average of the 17 models on this site, or about $40 for 1,000 miles.

Is it cheaper to charge an EV in North Dakota than in other states?

North Dakota ranks 1st of 51 places from the lowest price per kWh, and the average price is 31% below the US average of 17.23 cents.

How many public charging ports does North Dakota have?

The Department of Energy lists 108 public charging station locations and 283 ports in North Dakota, including 145 DC fast ports, as of October 10, 2026.

Can a time-of-use plan lower my charging cost in North Dakota?

It can. 2 North Dakota utilities report a residential time-of-use program to EIA. Ask your utility about overnight prices, and check your own plan before you rely on it.

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