EV Charging Costs in Alaska
At 23.13¢/kWh, Alaska is 44% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #46 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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Similar States by Electricity Rate
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (you) | 23.13¢ | $60.72 | #46 |
| Maine | 21.59¢ | $56.67 | #43 |
| New York | 22.25¢ | $58.41 | #44 |
| New Hampshire | 22.57¢ | $59.25 | #45 |
| Massachusetts | 25.51¢ | $66.96 | #47 |
| Connecticut | 25.64¢ | $67.31 | #48 |
EV Charging in Alaska: What You Need to Know
Alaska's residential electricity rate of 23.13¢/kWh is 44% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $60.72 per month in charging costs — or $728.59 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $846 per year.
At $0.058 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Alaska costs 54% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $4,232 in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $13.88 in Alaska. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.16 to $5.55.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Alaska's average residential rate of 23.13¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $13.88. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $60.72.