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EV Charging Costs in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD

Rapid City's EV charging landscape features 25 Level 2 stations and 5 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.12/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#2 in South Dakota
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$31.58

Cost per mile

$0.03

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $84.42

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Electricity Rates in Rapid City

Primary utility: South Dakota Utility Average

Rate: $0.12/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Rapid City: $0.12/kWh

South Dakota average: $0.13/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Rapid City

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$31.58View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$57.14View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$30.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Rapid City

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

42.4/100k

Available networks in Rapid City:

Downtown Rapid City Charging Hub

Blink

1200 Main St, Rapid City, SD

1.2 miles away

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Central Rapid City Charging Hub

FLO

1237 Main St, Rapid City, SD

2.9 miles away

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North Rapid City Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1274 Main St, Rapid City, SD

4.6 miles away

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How Rapid City Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Rapid City$0.12/kWh$31.58
South Dakota Avg$0.13/kWh$32.89
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Sioux Falls$0.13/kWh$34.21
SDUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.20/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Rapid City

Population: 70,812

EV adoption: 1.6%

Average commute: 31.1 minutes

EV adoption rank in South Dakota: #2

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Rapid City?

A practical baseline in Rapid City is near $31.58 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.12/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Rapid City cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Rapid City is about $86.84 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Rapid City compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Sioux Falls is lower at $0.13/kWh while Sioux Falls is higher at $0.13/kWh. Rapid City is $0.12/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Rapid City?

Rapid City has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Rapid City?

South Dakota Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Sioux Falls

$0.13/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $34.21/month

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Station density context: 42.4/100k in Rapid City, 34.9/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.