How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Alaska?
Power is expensive in Alaska: 24.6¢ per kWh is 54% above the national average, so time-of-use rates and overnight charging matter more here than almost anywhere. Regular gas runs about $3.79 a gallon, 8% above the $3.50 reference price.
At Alaska's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $6.15 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $14.76. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Alaska comes to about $934 — roughly $78 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Alaska: home vs station
Home charging at $0.246 per kWh works out to 6.2¢ 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, still $80 less 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 Alaska
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 6.9¢ | $934 | $4,668 |
| Tesla Model Y | 7.7¢ | $1,046 | $5,228 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 8.3¢ | $1,120 | $5,601 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 13.3¢ | $1,792 | $8,962 |
| Honda Civic | 10.8¢ | $1,462 | $7,309 |
| Toyota Camry | 11.8¢ | $1,599 | $7,995 |
| Honda CR-V | 13.5¢ | $1,827 | $9,137 |
| Ford F-150 | 18.9¢ | $2,558 | $12,791 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.277 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Alaska?
Alaska ranks #14 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 Alaska would have to drop to about $2.21 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: South Dakota ($683/yr), Nebraska ($672/yr), West Virginia ($657/yr), Kentucky ($638/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Alaska?
At about 24.6¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 6.2¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 6.9¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $18.45 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 Alaska?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $665 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Alaska's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Alaska?
Our preset uses about 24.6¢ 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 Alaska?
The preset uses about $3.79 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.