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EV Charging Costs in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC

Electric vehicle owners in Cary benefit from developing charging infrastructure. The local utility, Duke Energy Carolinas, charges an average of $0.13/kWh for residential service, below the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.13/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#7 in North Carolina
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$34.21

Cost per mile

$0.03

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $81.79

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Electricity Rates in Cary

Primary utility: Duke Energy Carolinas

Rate: $0.13/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Cary: $0.13/kWh

North Carolina average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Cary

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$34.21View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$61.90View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$32.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Cary

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

19.9/100k

Available networks in Cary:

Downtown Cary Charging Hub

EVgo

1200 Main St, Cary, NC

1.2 miles away

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Central Cary Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1237 Main St, Cary, NC

2.9 miles away

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North Cary Charging Hub

Blink

1274 Main St, Cary, NC

4.6 miles away

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Map shows public charging station search results across Cary.

How Cary Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Cary$0.13/kWh$34.21
North Carolina Avg$0.15/kWh$40.60
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Raleigh$0.17/kWh$44.74
Durham$0.17/kWh$44.74
Fayetteville$0.17/kWh$44.74
Duke EV Programs

Peak: $0.19/kWh

Off-peak: $0.08/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Cary

Population: 151,088

EV adoption: 3.3%

Average commute: 27.6 minutes

EV adoption rank in North Carolina: #7

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Cary?

A practical baseline in Cary is near $34.21 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.13/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Cary cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Cary is about $84.21 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Cary compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Winston-Salem is lower at $0.13/kWh while Raleigh is higher at $0.17/kWh. Cary is $0.13/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Cary?

Cary has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Cary?

Duke Energy Carolinas supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. Listed rebate potential reaches $500.00.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Raleigh

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Durham

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Fayetteville

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Greensboro

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Winston-Salem

$0.13/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $34.21/month

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Charlotte

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Station density context: 19.9/100k in Cary, 28.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.