EV Charging Cost in North Dakota: 11.95¢ per kWh

▼ 38% below US average
Residential electricity in North Dakota costs 11.95¢/kWh (March 2026), the 1st cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $7.17 — the lowest in the country.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

11.95¢
per kWh ▲ 2.66% MoM
$7.17
Full 60 kWh charge
3.4¢
Cost per mile
$1,270
Annual savings vs gas*

North Dakota Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

12¢ 15¢ 17¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 11.95¢
North Dakota US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in North Dakota

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $4.78
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $7.17
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $9.56
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $11.95

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at North Dakota's 11.95¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in North Dakota has increased 7.56%, from 11.11¢ to 11.95¢ per kWh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in North Dakota?

Residential electricity in North Dakota costs 11.95¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 38% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking North Dakota the 1st cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in North Dakota?

At 11.95¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $4.78 for a 40 kWh battery, $7.17 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $11.95 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 3.4¢ per mile of driving.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in North Dakota?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in North Dakota costs about $410 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,270.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.