---
title: "Alabama Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Alabama costs about $5.47 per 100 miles and $61.54 a month at 16.33¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #26 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Alabama electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **16.33¢/kWh** — Alabama's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.47 per 100 miles** and **$61.54 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 10% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 16.40¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 16.33¢ (per kWh, −10% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.47 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #26 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $61.54 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Alabama

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Alabama

Regular gasoline averaged **$3.784 a gallon** in the Gulf Coast region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $12.61 per 100 miles, versus $5.47 for a typical EV — $964.28 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=AL)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Alabama

At 16.33¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Alabama at 16.33¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.39 | $49.35 | $14.78 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.31 | $48.46 | $14.90 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.31 | $59.68 | $18.46 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.59 | $62.92 | $18.40 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.01 | $78.82 | $22.77 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.33 | $59.92 | $16.35 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.82 | $65.48 | $16.47 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.09 | $91.03 | $23.14 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.49 | $61.79 | $13.18 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.82 | $88.02 | $25.04 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.63 | $63.38 | $15.15 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.57 | $51.44 | $14.45 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.75 | $53.43 | $12.40 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.16 | $58.02 | $15.21 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.53 | $73.48 | $18.49 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.56 | $62.60 | $16.36 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.04 | $79.22 | $22.32 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.04 | $79.22 | $22.32 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.20 | $69.78 | $19.79 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.16 | $58.05 | $10.63 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.97 | $55.90 | $7.40 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.76 | $64.84 | $11.82 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.57 | $51.43 | $13.17 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.72 | $53.13 | $13.13 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.46 | $61.38 | $15.66 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.46 | $50.16 | $17.66 |

## Alabama vs neighboring states

Alabama and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Alabama and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/) | 14.99 | $5.02 | $56.49 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/) | 15.90 | $5.33 | $59.92 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/) | 16.33 | $5.47 | $61.54 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Alabama

**Average residential electricity price in Alabama by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 16.33 | $5.47 |
| July 2026 | 16.40 | $5.49 |
| June 2026 | 16.40 | $5.49 |
| May 2026 | 16.77 | $5.62 |
| April 2026 | 17.41 | $5.83 |
| March 2026 | 17.15 | $5.75 |
| February 2026 | 16.18 | $5.42 |
| January 2026 | 16.06 | $5.38 |
| December 2025 | 15.99 | $5.36 |
| November 2025 | 16.06 | $5.38 |
| October 2025 | 16.70 | $5.59 |
| September 2025 | 16.40 | $5.49 |
| August 2025 | 16.26 | $5.45 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Alabama?

About $5.47 per 100 miles, $61.54 a month or $738.52 a year for 13,500 miles, at 16.33¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Alabama?

16.33 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 10% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Alabama?

On fuel, yes: about $738.52 a year for the EV versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg gas car at $3.784/gal (EIA Gulf Coast average).

### How does Alabama compare with neighboring states?

Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee have lower residential electricity prices than Alabama.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.