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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.
Primary utility: Duke Energy Carolinas
Rate: $0.17/kWh
TOU available: Yes
EV rebate: $500.00
Durham: $0.17/kWh
North Carolina average: $0.15/kWh
National average: $0.18/kWh
Monthly Charging Costs in Durham
| Vehicle | Monthly Cost (1,000 mi) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $44.74 | View vehicle -> |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $80.95 | View vehicle -> |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $42.50 | View 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
Central Durham Charging Hub
FLO
1237 Main St, Durham, NC
2.9 miles away
North Durham Supercharger
Tesla Supercharger
1274 Main St, Durham, NC
4.6 miles away
Map shows public charging station search results across Durham.
How Durham Compares
| Location | Rate | Model 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 |
Peak: $0.20/kWh
Off-peak: $0.09/kWh
Savings: 56% overnight
Rebate: $500.00
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.
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Station density context: 46/100k in Durham, 28.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.