How much does it cost to charge a Lucid Air at home in South Dakota?
$3.55 per 100 miles
- A month at 1,000 miles
- $35.48
- Per mile
- 3.5¢
- Gas at 30 mpg, same miles
- $149.33
2026 Lucid Air Pure RWD, EPA 23.1 kWh per 100 miles, at South Dakota’s average rate of 15.4¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). How we calculate this
Electricity versus gasoline
| Lucid Air | Gas car | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 miles | $3.55 | $14.93 | $11.39 |
| A month (1,000 mi) | $35.48 | $149.33 | $113.85 |
| A year (12,000 mi) | $425.78 | $1,792.00 | $1,366.22 |
Home charging beats gas for this car as long as electricity costs less than 64.6¢ per kWh. Negative differences mean the gas car is cheaper. The 30 mpg comparison car is our assumption; see the methodology.
What it costs at other monthly mileages
| Miles a month | Energy | Electricity | Gas (30 mpg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 116 kWh | $17.74 | $74.67 |
| 750 | 173 kWh | $26.61 | $112.00 |
| 1,000 | 231 kWh | $35.48 | $149.33 |
| 1,500 | 347 kWh | $53.22 | $224.00 |
| 2,000 | 462 kWh | $70.96 | $298.67 |
Charging in South Dakota compared with other states
South Dakota’s residential rate is the 19th cheapest of 51 states and DC, 3.0¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−16%). South Dakota’s rate is up 1.1¢ from June 2025 (14.2¢, +8.0%).
Ways to spend less
- Ask your utility about a time-of-use or EV rate and schedule charging for off-peak hours; the car or charger can do it automatically.
- Precondition the cabin while the car is still plugged in, so heating or cooling comes from the grid instead of the battery.
- Keep tires at the pressure on the door-jamb sticker; underinflated tires raise consumption.
- Drive 100 fewer miles a month: saves $3.55 at 15.4¢ per kWh.
Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Lucid Air per month?
About $35.48 a month at 1,000 miles (15.4¢ per kWh), or $425.78 a year in South Dakota. At the EPA rating of 23.1 kWh per 100 miles, 1,000 miles take 231 kWh from the wall.
How much does it cost to charge a Lucid Air per mile?
3.5¢ a mile, or $3.55 per 100 miles in South Dakota.
Is charging a Lucid Air cheaper than gas?
Yes in South Dakota: $3.55 per 100 miles against $14.93 for a 30 mpg car at $4.48 a gallon (AAA, September 24, 2026). It stays cheaper as long as electricity costs less than 64.6¢ per kWh.
How does charging in South Dakota compare with other states?
South Dakota’s residential rate is the 19th cheapest of 51 states and DC, 3.0¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−16%). South Dakota’s rate is up 1.1¢ from June 2025 (14.2¢, +8.0%).
Sources
- EPA rating carrier: Lucid Air Pure RWD ~23 kWh/100 mi, 146 MPGe combined
- EPA rating carrier: fueleconomy.gov Top Ten page in result set
- U.S. EPA and DOE, fueleconomy.gov (official ratings; verify here)
- AAA, national average price of regular gasoline, September 24, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
- Carrier page: June 2026 residential average price, citing EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.