Alabama EV charging vs. gas costs
Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 17.41¢/kWh,below the national average by 8%. Gasoline averages $3.44/gallon, below the national average by 9%. That ranks Alabama #31 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #10 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Alabama
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Alabama's 17.41¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 5.0¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.44/gallon pays about 12.3¢ per mile — roughly 2.5× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Alabama
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Alabama spends about $1,474 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $597 on electricity — a difference of $877 a year, or about $4,387 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Alabama?
In Alabama, an EV charging at home costs about 5.0¢ per mile, versus about 12.3¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.44/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Alabama?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Alabama spends about $597 on home charging versus $1,474 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $877 per year, or $4,387 over five years.