Cost to Run a Phone Charger in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 8.9¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
8.9¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.07
6.6 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 4.5¢ | $0.54 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 8.9¢ | $1.07 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.18 | $2.14 |
North Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, 8.9¢ per month, or $1.07 per year.
Is running a phone charger in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: 8.9¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.