BEV: $120.00/year ($10.00/month)
PHEV: $50.00/year ($4.17/month)
North Dakota EV Charging Costs (2026)
Data updated: May 16, 2026
North Dakota starts with a clear advantage for home charging: residential electricity is cheap by national standards. That advantage should still be balanced against the state's fixed annual road-use fee of $120 for battery-electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids. The utility account matters as much as the city name. Otter Tail customers can use a published Level 2 charger rebate tied to off-peak charging, Xcel customers should check current EV program eligibility, and co-op or municipal customers need the local tariff before estimating monthly cost. For road trips, the public fast-charging buildout is still centered first on I-94 and I-29.
Average Rate
$0.11/kWh
Rank #1 out of 50
EV Adoption
1.0%
State adoption estimate
North Dakota Electricity Rates
Current rates by utility territory, with EV program details.
$0.11/kWh
$0.07/kWh below US average
Public Level 2 (est.): $0.28/kWh ($0.24-$0.36/kWh)
Public DC fast (est.): $0.44/kWh ($0.39-$0.53/kWh)
Estimated public charging prices derived from local electricity rates. Actual prices vary by network, location, and fees.
Otter Tail offers qualified off-peak charging options in North Dakota, and AFDC lists EV TOU and charger programs for Xcel Energy customers; co-op and municipal programs vary by provider.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Xcel Energy / Northern States Power | Eastern ND customers should verify Xcel's current EV TOU, charger, make-ready, pilot, and vehicle rebate eligibility before modeling home charging |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Bismarck/Mandan and western service areas should use standard MDU tariff assumptions because AFDC lists no current MDU EV incentives |
| Otter Tail Power - North Dakota | Otter Tail lists a $500 Level 2 charger rebate on a qualified off-peak rate, with 10 p.m.-6 a.m. delivery under Fixed Time of Delivery |
| Rural co-ops and municipal utilities | Cass County, Nodak, and other local providers can differ by member program; NDPSC does not regulate co-op or municipal rate terms |
North Dakota Utility Context for EV Charging Costs
North Dakota EV charging costs are less about high electricity prices and more about provider rules, winter driving, and whether the customer can use an off-peak charging path. The state Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric utilities, but not the rates and terms of rural electric cooperatives or municipal providers.
- The North Dakota Public Service Commission lists three investor-owned electric utilities in the state: Montana-Dakota Utilities, Northern States Power Company/Xcel Energy, and Otter Tail Power.
- The same PSC page says it regulates rates, terms, and conditions for investor-owned utilities, but not for rural electric cooperatives or municipal providers.
- AFDC's North Dakota utility listings show no current EV incentives for Montana-Dakota Utilities, so MDU customers should model charging from the standard residential tariff unless a local program applies.
- AFDC lists Xcel Energy North Dakota EV programs including EV TOU rates, Level 2 charger purchase rebates, make-ready or pre-wiring rebates, charger deployment pilot programs, and new or pre-owned EV rebates.
- Otter Tail Power lists a $500 rebate for installing a Level 2 EV charging station on a qualified off-peak rate, including Dual Fuel, Deferred Load, Fixed Time of Delivery, or RDC.
- Otter Tail's Fixed Time of Delivery page states that approved equipment can include Level 2 EV charging stations and that energy is delivered from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- North Dakota law excludes a corporation or individual that resells electricity supplied by a public utility for EV charging stations from regulation as a public utility.
AFDC: North Dakota Transportation DataAFDC: North Dakota Laws and IncentivesAFDC: North Dakota EV FeeAFDC: Public Station Counts by StateNorth Dakota PSC: Electric and GasOtter Tail Power: EV Charging Stations and RateOtter Tail Power: Fixed Time of Delivery RateNDDOT: North Dakota EV Infrastructure ProgramNDDOT: NEVI-Funded Charging Infrastructure LocationsNDDOT: North Dakota EV PlanNDDOT: 2026 Passenger Fee Schedule
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
North Dakota EV Registration Fee
Law reference: North Dakota Century Code 39-04-19.2
Source: afdc.energy.gov
Note: Fixed annual surcharge; electric motorcycles pay $20.
North Dakota Local EV Charging Insights
North Dakota has a small registered EV fleet, so statewide port counts can look comfortable while route redundancy remains thin. Once a drive leaves Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, I-94, or I-29, charger spacing and winter range loss deserve more attention than the statewide average.
- AFDC's 2024 vehicle data lists 1,300 EVs and 1,000 PHEVs registered in North Dakota, plus 10,100 conventional hybrids.
- AFDC's North Dakota state summary lists 278 public electric charging ports and 6 private electric charging ports.
- AFDC's public station-count table, last updated May 16, 2026, breaks North Dakota's public electric charging into 109 station locations, 1 Level 1 port, 130 Level 2 ports, and 147 DC fast ports.
- AFDC lists North Dakota's annual EV fee at $120 for all-electric vehicles, $50 for plug-in hybrids, and $20 for electric motorcycles, with the money going to the Highway Tax Distribution Fund.
- North Dakota law allows a $50 fee for non-EVs that park in designated EV charging spaces, and EVs must be connected for charging to use those spaces.
- NDDOT's current EV infrastructure program page says the state is reevaluating its approach after new federal guidance and will focus first on chargers near I-94 and I-29 before other public roads.
- NDDOT's NEVI location guidance says federally funded sites are expected on private sites within one mile of I-94 and I-29 alternative fuel corridors, with station clusters used to meet the maximum 50-mile spacing requirement.
- The North Dakota EV plan describes approximately $25.9 million in NEVI funding through FY 2026 for DC fast charging, but current deployment timing should be checked against the live NDDOT program page.
EV Charging Costs by City in North Dakota
View more North Dakota cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $0.11/kWh | $28.95/month | View city page -> |
| Bismarck | $0.11/kWh | $28.95/month | View city page -> |
| Grand Forks | $0.11/kWh | $28.95/month | View city page -> |
How North Dakota Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (Current) | $0.11/kWh | #1 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | #10 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | #13 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | #23 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | #5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in North Dakota?
Home charging in North Dakota averages around $0.11/kWh. Public Level 2 sessions are estimated around $0.24-$0.36/kWh, while DC fast charging is estimated around $0.39-$0.53/kWh depending on network and membership. Final cost can also include session or idle fees.
What is the cheapest time to charge an EV in North Dakota?
It depends on the utility. Otter Tail's Fixed Time of Delivery option delivers energy from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approved equipment, including Level 2 EV charging stations, and its EV charger rebate requires a qualified off-peak rate. Xcel customers should verify current North Dakota EV TOU enrollment, while co-op and municipal customers should check their local provider.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in North Dakota?
Charging a Tesla Model Y from near-empty in North Dakota costs approximately $8.35 at home, $21.25 at a public Level 2 station, and $33.40 at a DC fast charger, based on EPA efficiency of 25.3 kWh/100 miles and an estimated 300-mile range.
What EV registration fee does North Dakota charge?
North Dakota charges an annual road-use fee of $120 for all-electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids, in addition to standard registration fees. Electric motorcycles pay $20. AFDC cites North Dakota Century Code 39-04-19.2 and says the revenue goes to the Highway Tax Distribution Fund.
Does North Dakota offer a statewide EV purchase rebate?
No broad statewide EV purchase rebate is listed for individual drivers. AFDC does list utility programs, including Xcel Energy North Dakota EV program categories and Otter Tail's Level 2 charger rebate, so eligibility should be checked by service address.
Does Otter Tail Power offer an EV charger rebate in North Dakota?
Yes. Otter Tail Power lists a $500 rebate for customers who install a Level 2 EV charging station on a qualified off-peak rate. Its Fixed Time of Delivery page says Level 2 EV charging stations can qualify as approved equipment, with energy delivery from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
How do co-ops and municipal utilities affect North Dakota EV charging costs?
They can change the calculation. The North Dakota Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned utility rates and terms, but not rural electric cooperative or municipal provider rates and terms. A Fargo-area cooperative member and an Otter Tail customer may have different charging programs even if the statewide average rate looks similar.
How is North Dakota building out highway fast charging?
NDDOT says its current approach will focus first on chargers near I-94 and I-29, then on public roads in other parts of the state. Its NEVI location guidance expects private host sites within one mile of those alternative fuel corridors and uses clusters to meet the federal 50-mile spacing requirement.
Are EV charging station operators treated as public utilities in North Dakota?
AFDC summarizes North Dakota law by stating that a corporation or individual reselling electricity supplied by a public utility for EV charging stations is not subject to regulation as a public utility. That helps third-party public charging operators sell charging without becoming regulated as electric utilities for that reason alone.
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