Home Charging Savings for a Typical South Dakota Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,329
Home Charging/yr
$384
Annual Savings
$945
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.6 yrs
15-Year Savings
$16,068
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
South Dakota 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 Dakota Utility Programs
South Dakota has no statewide EV-charger rebate program. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in South Dakota
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $999 | 1.5 yrs | 192,517 | Xcel Energy SD |
| Rapid City | $897 | 1.7 yrs | 74,703 | Black Hills Energy |
| Aberdeen | $979 | 1.5 yrs | 28,508 | Otter Tail Power |
| Brookings | $910 | 1.6 yrs | 23,939 | Xcel Energy SD |
| Watertown | $934 | 1.6 yrs | 22,655 | Otter Tail Power |
| Mitchell | $924 | 1.6 yrs | 15,660 | Northwestern Energy SD |
| Yankton | $969 | 1.5 yrs | 14,454 | Northwestern Energy SD |
| Pierre | $910 | 1.6 yrs | 13,646 | Northwestern Energy SD |
| Huron | $931 | 1.6 yrs | 13,360 | Northwestern Energy SD |
| Spearfish | $958 | 1.6 yrs | 12,193 | Black Hills Energy |
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Quick Facts: South Dakota
- ⛽ Gas: $3.10/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.112/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Otter Tail Power