Cheapest EV Charging in North Carolina
Where is EV charging cheapest in North Carolina?
As of October 20, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in North Carolina is Arden at Free per kWh on average across 3 priced stations. We rank 24 North Carolina cities by their average published $/kWh below.
City figures are the average $/kWh as of October 20, 2026 across stations with published pricing. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cities Ranked by Average EV Charging Price in North Carolina
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arden | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 2 | Blowing Rock | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 3 | Brevard | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 4 | Burlington | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 5 | Cary | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 6 | Chapel Hill | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 7 | Concord | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 8 | Flat Rock | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 9 | Hendersonville | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 10 | Hillsborough | Free | Free | 6 6 free |
| 11 | Mooresville | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 12 | Pittsboro | Free | Free | 6 6 free |
| 13 | Raleigh | $0.01/kWh | Free | 28 27 free |
| 14 | Asheville | $0.03/kWh | Free | 29 28 free |
| 15 | Boone | $0.03/kWh | Free | 8 7 free |
| 16 | Wilmington | $0.04/kWh | Free | 9 8 free |
| 17 | Durham | $0.07/kWh | Free | 9 6 free |
| 18 | Charlotte | $0.07/kWh | Free | 45 35 free |
| 19 | Highlands | $0.10/kWh | Free | 8 6 free |
| 20 | Rocky Mount | $0.10/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 21 | Greensboro | $0.11/kWh | Free | 10 8 free |
| 22 | New Bern | $0.13/kWh | Free | 7 5 free |
| 23 | Dunn | $0.18/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 24 | Bryson City | $0.20/kWh | Free | 3 1 free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in North Carolina?
As of October 20, 2026, Arden has the lowest average published rate at Free per kWh across 3 priced stations.
How are North Carolina cities ranked for charging cost?
Each city's figure is the average of every station with a published $/kWh price in that city (cities need at least 3 priced stations to be ranked). Cities are sorted cheapest to most expensive.