MONTHLY CHARGING
$44/mo
EV Charging Costs in Alabama
At 16.54¢/kWh, Alabama is 9% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 29 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 16.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Alabama savings
YOU SAVE$1,425/year
In Alabama, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,123.
73%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,425/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.041 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,123 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,425
/yr
EV528/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (you) | 16.54¢ | $44.02 | #29 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $42.40 | #26 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $42.74 | #27 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $43.25 | #28 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $44.50 | #30 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $44.79 | #31 |
What the rate means for you
Alabama's residential electricity rate of 16.54¢/kWh is 9% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $44.02 per month in charging costs, or $528.25 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,425 per year.
At $0.041 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Alabama costs 73% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,123 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $12.41 in Alabama. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.72 to $4.96.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Alabama's average residential rate of 16.54¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $12.41. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $44.02.