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EV Charging Costs in North Dakota
Data updated: February 16, 2026
North Dakota ranks #2 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.12/kWh. North Dakota has an EV adoption rate of 1.0% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 130 Level 2 ports and 142 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
Average Rate
$0.12/kWh
Rank #2 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
3
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
107
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in North Dakota
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.12/kWh
$0.06/kWh below US average
up 2.2%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| North Dakota Utility Average | $0.12/kWh |
| North Dakota Municipal Utility | $0.11/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose North Dakota for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in North Dakota
View more North Dakota cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $0.13/kWh | $34.21/month | View city page -> |
| Fargo Metro | $0.12/kWh | $31.58/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Fargo Suburbs | $0.11/kWh | $28.95/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in North Dakota
Level 2 Ports
130
DC Fast Ports
142
Stations per 100k Residents
13.6
US average: 23.0
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How North Dakota Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (Current) | $0.12/kWh | #2 | 142 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | #6 | 254 |
| South Dakota | $0.14/kWh | #15 | 151 |
| Minnesota | $0.16/kWh | #25 | 903 |
| Missouri | $0.13/kWh | #5 | 780 |
| Nebraska | $0.13/kWh | #7 | 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in North Dakota?
A practical baseline in North Dakota is about $31.58 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.12/kWh, before public charging markups.
How do city charging rates vary inside North Dakota?
Fargo is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.11/kWh, while Bismarck reaches about $0.12/kWh.
How strong is charging access across North Dakota?
North Dakota shows about 107 public charging locations, 142 DC fast ports, and roughly 13.6 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is North Dakota cheaper than nearby states for charging?
North Dakota is at or below all nearby states in this comparison set, which supports competitive home-charging economics regionally.
Which charging networks are most visible in North Dakota?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Tesla, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.