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EV Charging Costs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem, NC

Electric vehicle owners in Winston-Salem 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
23
City Rank
#5 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 Winston-Salem

Primary utility: Duke Energy Carolinas

Rate: $0.13/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Winston-Salem: $0.13/kWh

North Carolina average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem

Total

23

Level 2

32

DC Fast

30

Density

9.7/100k

Available networks in Winston-Salem:

Downtown Winston-Salem Charging Hub

EVgo

1200 Main St, Winston-Salem, NC

1.2 miles away

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Central Winston-Salem Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1237 Main St, Winston-Salem, NC

2.9 miles away

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North Winston-Salem Charging Hub

Blink

1274 Main St, Winston-Salem, NC

4.6 miles away

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How Winston-Salem Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Winston-Salem$0.13/kWh$34.21
North Carolina Avg$0.15/kWh$40.60
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Greensboro$0.17/kWh$44.74
Charlotte$0.14/kWh$36.84
Durham$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 Winston-Salem

Population: 236,441

EV adoption: 3.7%

Average commute: 27.0 minutes

EV adoption rank in North Carolina: #5

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Winston-Salem?

Using Winston-Salem's local rate ($0.13/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $34.21 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Winston-Salem cheaper than public fast charging?

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

How does Winston-Salem compare with nearby cities on rates?

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

How many public chargers are available in Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem has 23 public stations, including 30 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Winston-Salem?

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

Greensboro

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Charlotte

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Durham

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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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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Fayetteville

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Station density context: 9.7/100k in Winston-Salem, 28.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.