Home Charging Savings for a Typical South Carolina Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,307
Home Charging/yr
$473
Annual Savings
$834
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.8 yrs
15-Year Savings
$14,011
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
South 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
South Carolina Utility Programs
South Carolina has no statewide EV-charger rebate; Duke Energy offers an EV pilot. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in South Carolina
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $789 | 1.9 yrs | 137,566 | Dominion Energy SC |
| Columbia | $772 | 1.9 yrs | 133,273 | SCE&G |
| North Charleston | $903 | 1.7 yrs | 114,852 | Dominion Energy SC |
| Mount Pleasant | $899 | 1.7 yrs | 91,684 | Dominion Energy SC |
| Rock Hill | $789 | 1.9 yrs | 75,048 | Duke Energy SC |
| Greenville | $831 | 1.8 yrs | 70,635 | Duke Energy SC |
| Summerville | $772 | 1.9 yrs | 53,307 | Dominion Energy SC |
| Goose Creek | $783 | 1.9 yrs | 47,053 | Dominion Energy SC |
| Hilton Head Island | $834 | 1.8 yrs | 39,918 | Palmetto Electric |
| Florence | $772 | 1.9 yrs | 37,524 | Santee Electric |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: South Carolina
- ⛽ Gas: $3.05/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.138/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Duke Energy SC