Alaska EV charging vs. gas costs
Alaska's average residential electricity rate is 27.35¢/kWh,above the national average by 45%. Gasoline averages $4.74/gallon, above the national average by 25%. That ranks Alaska #44 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #48 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Alaska
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Alaska's 27.35¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 7.8¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $4.74/gallon pays about 16.9¢ per mile — roughly 2.2× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Alaska
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Alaska spends about $2,031 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $938 on electricity — a difference of $1,094 a year, or about $5,469 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Alaska?
In Alaska, an EV charging at home costs about 7.8¢ per mile, versus about 16.9¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $4.74/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Alaska?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Alaska spends about $938 on home charging versus $2,031 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,094 per year, or $5,469 over five years.