Tesla Superchargers Near Wake Forest vs Charging at Home
Updated 2026-10-17 · Wake Forest, NC
- 1 mi
- Nearest Supercharger
- $1.92
- Per 100 mi at home
- $11.05+
- Per 100 mi, Supercharger
Superchargers nearest Wake Forest
| Location | Stalls | Distance | Other EVs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest 12536 Capital Blvd · up to 250 kW · open since Jul 2024 | 12 | 1 mi | Yes |
| North Hills 4191 The Circle at North Hills St · up to 250 kW · open since Nov 2017 | 24 | 12 mi | Tesla only |
| Knightdale 3001 Widewaters Pkwy · up to 250 kW · open since Oct 2023 | 11 | 13 mi | Yes |
| Bass Pro Ln, Wake County 801 Bass Pro Ln · up to 325 kW · open since Aug 2022 | 24 | 18 mi | Yes |
| Morrisville 1600 Aviation Pkwy · up to 325 kW · open since Aug 2024 | 12 | 18 mi | Yes |
| Oxford 1011 Lewis St · up to 325 kW · open since Apr 2022 | 20 | 21 mi | Yes |
Straight-line distance from the center of Wake Forest; driving distance is longer. Site list checked 2026-10-24. Check live stall availability in the Tesla app before you go.
Tesla also has a site in planning within about 12 miles: near Triangle Town Center and I-540 (8 stalls). Planned sites can move or be dropped before they open.
What Supercharging costs
Tesla sets Supercharger prices per site and by time of day, and changes them often. Across Triangle sites on 2026-10-24:
| Daytime | Overnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla owners | $0.42–$0.49/kWh | $0.19–$0.21/kWh |
| Other EVs, no membership | $0.62–$0.70/kWh | $0.26–$0.33/kWh |
The cheap overnight window starts at 10 or 11 pm and ends between 8 and 9 am, depending on the site. Some sites also add idle fees if a car stays plugged in after it finishes while the site is busy. The Tesla app shows each site's current price before you plug in.
Cost per 100 miles: Supercharger vs home
| Where you charge | Per kWh | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Home, Duke Energy standard rate | $0.15 | $4.39 |
| Home, Wake Forest Power standard rate | $0.1434 | $4.19 |
| Home, Wake Electric standard rate | $0.11 | $3.22 |
| Home, EV Overnight Advantage (R-TOU-EV pilot) 11 pm – 5 am every day | $0.0655 | $1.92 |
| Home, Residential EV Rate 10 pm – 6 am | $0.08 | $2.34 |
| Supercharger, overnight | $0.19–$0.21 | $5.00–$5.53 |
| Supercharger, daytime | $0.42–$0.49 | $11.05–$12.89 |
| Supercharger, daytime, other EV without membership | $0.62–$0.70 | $16.32–$18.42 |
All rows use the same car: 3.8 miles per kWh, a typical Tesla. Home rows add ~10% charging losses.
Charging overnight on EV Overnight Advantage (R-TOU-EV pilot) or Residential EV Rate costs a fraction of a daytime Supercharger session. How Duke's overnight EV rate works. More on what home charging costs in Wake Forest.
Why daily Supercharging is harder than charging at home
- Time. At home you plug in when you park and wake up full. Relying on a Supercharger means driving to it and waiting at the stall, often a few times a week, and charging slows as the battery fills, so most stops end around 80%.
- Battery. Tesla's owner's manual says a battery's peak charging rate may decrease slightly after a large number of DC fast-charging sessions such as Supercharging. Slower Level 2 charging overnight doesn't have that effect.
- Price. The cheapest Supercharger hours are overnight, the same hours you'd be asleep with the car in your driveway.
Superchargers are built for road trips, and they're very good at them. For the daily miles, a Level 2 charger at home covers a typical day's driving in a few hours: a Tesla Wall Connector on a 60A circuit adds up to 44 miles of range per hour.
Can other EVs use these Superchargers?
Many can. 5 of the 6 sites above are open to other brands, shown as "Available to Non-Tesla" or with your car's brand in the Tesla app. Older Tesla-only sites aren't. Newer EVs with a NACS port plug straight in; cars with a CCS port need the adapter approved by their automaker. Without a membership (about $12.99 a month), other EVs pay the higher price in the table above.
At home it's simpler: a Level 2 charger with your car's plug, or a Tesla Universal Wall Connector, which has both. A licensed electrician installs and permits it. Charger installation for other EVs in Wake Forest.
Questions
Where is the nearest Tesla Supercharger to Wake Forest?
The closest is at 12536 Capital Blvd (Wake Forest), about 1 mi in a straight line from the center of Wake Forest, with 12 stalls. Check the Tesla app for live availability.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost near Wake Forest?
Tesla owners paid $0.42–$0.49 per kWh during the day and $0.19–$0.21 overnight at Triangle sites in Oct 2026. Other EVs without a membership paid $0.62–$0.70 during the day. Prices vary by site and time of day.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla at home than at a Supercharger in Wake Forest?
Yes. At home 100 miles costs about $1.92 on the cheapest local rate, versus about $11.05–$12.89 at a Supercharger during the day.
Can a non-Tesla EV use a Tesla Supercharger?
At sites marked Available to Non-Tesla in the Tesla app, yes. Cars with a NACS port plug straight in; cars with a CCS port need their automaker's approved adapter. Without a Supercharging membership, other EVs pay a higher price per kWh.
Sources
- Supercharge.info: Supercharger map and site list
- Tesla: Find Us (Superchargers, live availability)
- DCFC Tracker: North Carolina Supercharger prices
- Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual: High Voltage Battery Information
- Not a Tesla App: Superchargers open to other EVs, price and membership
- 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.