EV vs Gas in North Dakota: Yearly Cost (2026)

An electric car in North Dakota costs about $823 a year to run, including the $120 state EV fee, compared with $1,658 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $835 a year (11 of 51 for EV savings).

12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 13.41¢/kWh, gas $4.15/gal (Midwest (PADD 2) average). Change any number below.

Miles driven per yearmiHome electricity rate$/kWhShare charged at home%Public fast-charging price$/kWhEV efficiencymi/kWhYearly EV registration fee$State EV surcharge on top of normal registrationGas price$/galGas car fuel economympg

EV per year (charging + EV fee)$823

Gas car fuel per year$1,658

EV saves per year$835

EV charging only$703

EV cost per mile$0.069

Gas cost per mile$0.138

North Dakota EV registration fee

Battery-electric (BEV)	$120.00 / year
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)	$50.00 / year

Source: www.ncsl.org, checked October 24, 2026.

Charging at home vs public chargers

Charging only at home, the EV would cost about $631 a year in North Dakota. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $128 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in North Dakota.

Nearby states

Iowa: EV $916 vs gas $1,658 a year
Kansas: EV $928 vs gas $1,658 a year
Minnesota: EV $983 vs gas $1,672 a year
Missouri: EV $939 vs gas $1,658 a year
Nebraska: EV $865 vs gas $1,658 a year
South Dakota: EV $866 vs gas $1,658 a year

EV vs gas in every state

Frequently asked questions

Is an EV cheaper than gas in North Dakota?

Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $823 ($703 of electricity plus the $120 state EV fee) versus $1,658 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $835 a year.

How much is the EV registration fee in North Dakota?

$120.00 a year for a battery-electric vehicle and $50.00 for a plug-in hybrid, on top of normal registration.

What gas price makes an EV and a gas car cost the same in North Dakota?

About $2.06 a gallon for a 30 mpg car, counting charging and the EV fee. Gas is currently $4.15 (Midwest (PADD 2) average).

Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly (July 2026). Gasoline: EIA weekly retail prices, week of 2026-10-19. Estimates only; excludes purchase price, insurance and maintenance.