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EV Charging Costs in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC

Raleigh's EV charging landscape features 483 Level 2 stations and 78 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.17/kWh
Charging Stations
208
City Rank
#2 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 Raleigh

Primary utility: Duke Energy Carolinas

Rate: $0.17/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Raleigh: $0.17/kWh

North Carolina average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Raleigh

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 Raleigh

Total

208

Level 2

483

DC Fast

78

Density

48.2/100k

Available networks in Raleigh:

Downtown Raleigh Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Raleigh, NC

1.2 miles away

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Central Raleigh Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Raleigh, NC

2.9 miles away

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North Raleigh Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Raleigh, NC

4.6 miles away

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How Raleigh Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Raleigh$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
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 Raleigh

Population: 431,746

EV adoption: 4.0%

Average commute: 30.3 minutes

EV adoption rank in North Carolina: #4

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Raleigh?

At $0.17/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $44.74 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Raleigh cheaper than public fast charging?

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

How does Raleigh compare with nearby cities on rates?

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

How many public chargers are available in Raleigh?

Raleigh has 208 public stations, including 78 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Raleigh?

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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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: 48.2/100k in Raleigh, 28.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.