Home Charging Savings for a Typical North Carolina Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,329
Home Charging/yr
$405
Annual Savings
$924
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.6 yrs
15-Year Savings
$15,685
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
North Carolina EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
North Carolina Utility Programs
North Carolina has no statewide EV-charger rebate; Duke Energy offers an EV charging pilot. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in North Carolina
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $903 | 1.7 yrs | 874,579 | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Raleigh | $883 | 1.7 yrs | 467,665 | Duke Energy Progress |
| Greensboro | $965 | 1.6 yrs | 296,710 | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Durham | $873 | 1.7 yrs | 278,993 | Duke Energy Progress |
| Winston-Salem | $890 | 1.7 yrs | 249,545 | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Fayetteville | $927 | 1.6 yrs | 211,657 | Duke Energy Progress |
| Cary | $897 | 1.7 yrs | 174,721 | Duke Energy Progress |
| Wilmington | $866 | 1.7 yrs | 123,506 | Duke Energy Progress |
| High Point | $931 | 1.6 yrs | 112,791 | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Concord | $927 | 1.6 yrs | 105,240 | Duke Energy Carolinas |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: North Carolina
- ⛽ Gas: $3.10/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.118/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Duke Energy Carolinas