How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Alabama?
At 15.4¢ per kWh, Alabama electricity is 4% below the national average of 16¢. Gas is relatively cheap at about $2.89 a gallon (17% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Alabama's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.85 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $9.24. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Alabama comes to about $670 — roughly $56 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Alabama: home vs station
Home charging at $0.154 per kWh works out to 3.9¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $300 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Alabama
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 5.0¢ | $670 | $3,348 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.6¢ | $750 | $3,750 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 6.0¢ | $804 | $4,018 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.5¢ | $1,286 | $6,428 |
| Honda Civic | 8.3¢ | $1,115 | $5,574 |
| Toyota Camry | 9.0¢ | $1,219 | $6,096 |
| Honda CR-V | 10.3¢ | $1,393 | $6,967 |
| Ford F-150 | 14.4¢ | $1,951 | $9,754 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.198 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Alabama?
Alabama ranks #37 of 50 for EV fuel savings — middle of the pack. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Alabama would have to drop to about $1.59 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Kansas ($559/yr), Oklahoma ($557/yr), Mississippi ($539/yr), Michigan ($539/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Alabama?
At about 15.4¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.9¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.3¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $11.55 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Alabama?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $550 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Alabama's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Alabama?
Our preset uses about 15.4¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Alabama?
The preset uses about $2.89 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.