How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home in Carrboro?
Updated 2026-10-19 · Carrboro, NC
- $0.13–0.16
- Per kWh at home
- $0.48
- Per kWh, fast charging
- ~3x
- Cheaper at home
Cost per 1,000 miles
| Duke Energy | Piedmont Electric | Fast charging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y | $46 | $39 | $126 |
| Rivian R1S | $73 | $62 | $200 |
| Typical EV | $53 | $45 | $145 |
Home figures use each utility's standard rate plus ~10% charging losses.
Charge off-peak
- Duke Energy Carolinas: EV Overnight Advantage (RT-EV pilot), about $0.0618/kWh during 11 pm – 5 am every day.
- Piedmont Electric: EV Time-of-Day (R/SGS-TOD-E-PEV), about $0.04/kWh during 10 pm – 5 am (super off-peak).
Set a charging schedule in your car or charger app so it only charges in the cheap window.
Sources
- NC Office of State Fire Marshal: State Electrical Code (2023 code on indefinite delay)
- NC OSFM: 2020 NC Electrical Code amendments (dwellings stay on the 2017 code, PDF)
- NC General Assembly: Session Law 2025-2 (PDF)
- NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- NC General Statutes § 87-43.1: Exemptions (owner's own property)
- 21 NCAC 18B .0303: License limits by class (PDF)
- U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Charging at home
- NCACC: July 2026 county data fact sheet (vehicle registrations)
- Orange County: Building inspection fees effective July 1, 2026 (PDF)
- Orange County: Building permits
- U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Station locator
- Duke Energy: NC Charger Prep Credit
- Duke Energy: Charger Prep Credit quick start guide (PDF)
- Duke Energy: EV Overnight Advantage
- Duke Energy Carolinas: Schedule RT-EV (PDF)
- WBTV: Duke Energy Carolinas bills could rise nearly $10 per month in 2027
- Piedmont Electric: Electric vehicles
- Piedmont Electric: Rate schedules, May 2026 (PDF)
- Town of Carrboro: Inspections
- Town of Carrboro: Utility provider contacts
Rates and programs change. Confirm with your utility before you install.