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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.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, average residential price (April 2026); AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, state average regular gasoline price (July 7, 2026). Data last updated: 2026-07-07.
Electricity rate
12.35¢/kWh
Gasoline price
$3.59/gal
Est. annual EV savings
$1,115

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.

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