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EV Charging Costs in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC

Electric vehicle owners in Durham benefit from extensive charging infrastructure. The local utility, Duke Energy Carolinas, charges an average of $0.17/kWh for residential service, below the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.17/kWh
Charging Stations
113
City Rank
#4 in North Carolina
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$44.74

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $71.26

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Electricity Rates in Durham

Primary utility: Duke Energy Carolinas

Rate: $0.17/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Durham: $0.17/kWh

North Carolina average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Durham

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$44.74View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$80.95View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$42.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Durham

Total

113

Level 2

290

DC Fast

54

Density

46/100k

Available networks in Durham:

Downtown Durham Charging Hub

Blink

1200 Main St, Durham, NC

1.2 miles away

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Central Durham Charging Hub

FLO

1237 Main St, Durham, NC

2.9 miles away

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North Durham Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1274 Main St, Durham, NC

4.6 miles away

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Map shows public charging station search results across Durham.

How Durham Compares

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

Peak: $0.20/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Durham

Population: 245,475

EV adoption: 4.2%

Average commute: 32.1 minutes

EV adoption rank in North Carolina: #2

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Durham?

A practical baseline in Durham is near $44.74 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.17/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Durham cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Durham is about $73.68 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Durham compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Cary is lower at $0.13/kWh while Raleigh is higher at $0.17/kWh. Durham is $0.17/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Durham?

Durham has 113 public stations, including 54 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Durham?

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

Cary

$0.13/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $34.21/month

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Raleigh

$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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Fayetteville

$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: 46/100k in Durham, 28.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.