North Dakota EV charging vs. gas costs
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.35¢/kWh,below the national average by 34%. Gasoline averages $3.59/gallon, below the national average by 5%. That ranks North Dakota #1 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #20 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in North Dakota
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on North Dakota's 12.35¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 3.5¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.59/gallon pays about 12.8¢ per mile — roughly 3.6× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in North Dakota
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in North Dakota spends about $1,539 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $423 on electricity — a difference of $1,115 a year, or about $5,576 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, an EV charging at home costs about 3.5¢ per mile, versus about 12.8¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.59/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in North Dakota?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in North Dakota spends about $423 on home charging versus $1,539 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,115 per year, or $5,576 over five years.