How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home in Wake Forest?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Wake Forest, NC
- $0.11–0.15
- Per kWh at home
- $0.48
- Per kWh, fast charging
- ~3x
- Cheaper at home
Cost per 1,000 miles
| Duke Energy | Wake Forest Power | Wake Electric | Fast charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y | $44 | $42 | $32 | $126 |
| Rivian R1S | $69 | $66 | $51 | $200 |
| Typical EV | $51 | $48 | $37 | $145 |
Home figures use each utility's standard rate plus ~10% charging losses.
Charge off-peak
- Duke Energy Progress: EV Overnight Advantage (R-TOU-EV pilot), about $0.0655/kWh during 11 pm – 5 am every day.
- Wake Electric: Residential EV Rate, about $0.08/kWh during 10 pm – 6 am.
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)
- Wake County: Permits & inspections FAQ
- Wake County: Permit fee schedule
- Wake Electric: Residential electric vehicles rate
- U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Station locator
- Duke Energy: NC Charger Prep Credit
- Duke Energy: Charger Prep Credit terms and conditions (PDF)
- Duke Energy: Charger Prep Credit quick start guide (PDF)
- Duke Energy: EV Overnight Advantage
- Duke Energy Progress: Schedule R-TOU-EV (PDF)
- Utility Check: Duke Energy Progress rates
- Town of Wake Forest: Residential Service electric rate
- Town of Wake Forest: Wake Forest Power
- Town of Wake Forest: Residential permit fees
- Town of Wake Forest: Inspections FAQs
Rates and programs change. Confirm with your utility before you install.