MONTHLY CHARGING
$72/mo
EV Charging Costs in Alaska
At 27.09¢/kWh, Alaska is 49% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 44 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 27.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Alaska savings
YOU SAVE$1,088/year
In Alaska, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,438.
56%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,088/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.068 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.07
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,438 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,088
/yr
EV865/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (you) | 27.09¢ | $72.10 | #44 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $63.82 | #41 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $65.63 | #42 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $71.30 | #43 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $74.44 | #45 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $77.77 | #46 |
What the rate means for you
Alaska's residential electricity rate of 27.09¢/kWh is 49% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $72.10 per month in charging costs, or $865.19 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,088 per year.
At $0.068 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Alaska costs 56% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,438 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 $20.32 in Alaska. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.10 to $8.13.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Alaska's average residential rate of 27.09¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $20.32. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $72.10.