---
title: "Alaska Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Alaska costs about $9.85 per 100 miles and $110.84 a month at 29.41¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #47 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Alaska electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **29.41¢/kWh** — Alaska's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$9.85 per 100 miles** and **$110.84 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 62% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 28.83¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 29.41¢ (per kWh, +62% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $9.85 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #47 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $110.84 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Alaska

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

## EV vs gas in Alaska

Regular gasoline averaged **$5.007 a gallon** in the West Coast (excluding California) region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $16.69 per 100 miles, versus $9.85 for a typical EV — $923.08 a year in favor of the EV.

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

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Alaska

At 29.41¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Alaska at 29.41¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $7.90 | $88.88 | $26.62 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $7.76 | $87.27 | $26.84 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $9.55 | $107.49 | $33.25 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $10.07 | $113.31 | $33.14 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $12.62 | $141.96 | $41.01 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $9.59 | $107.92 | $29.45 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $10.48 | $117.93 | $29.67 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $14.57 | $163.95 | $41.68 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $9.89 | $111.29 | $23.74 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $14.09 | $158.53 | $45.09 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $10.15 | $114.14 | $27.29 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $8.23 | $92.64 | $26.02 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $8.55 | $96.22 | $22.32 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $9.29 | $104.49 | $27.40 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $11.76 | $132.35 | $33.29 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $10.02 | $112.73 | $29.46 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $12.68 | $142.68 | $40.20 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $12.68 | $142.68 | $40.20 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $11.17 | $125.67 | $35.63 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $9.29 | $104.54 | $19.14 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $8.95 | $100.67 | $13.33 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $10.38 | $116.77 | $21.28 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $8.23 | $92.63 | $23.71 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $8.51 | $95.69 | $23.65 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $9.83 | $110.54 | $28.20 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $8.03 | $90.34 | $31.80 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Alaska

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 29.41 | $9.85 |
| July 2026 | 28.83 | $9.66 |
| June 2026 | 28.21 | $9.45 |
| May 2026 | 28.19 | $9.44 |
| April 2026 | 27.35 | $9.16 |
| March 2026 | 27.16 | $9.10 |
| February 2026 | 25.86 | $8.66 |
| January 2026 | 25.44 | $8.52 |
| December 2025 | 25.54 | $8.56 |
| November 2025 | 25.94 | $8.69 |
| October 2025 | 26.50 | $8.88 |
| September 2025 | 27.22 | $9.12 |
| August 2025 | 27.79 | $9.31 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $9.85 per 100 miles, $110.84 a month or $1,330.07 a year for 13,500 miles, at 29.41¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

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

29.41 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 62% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $1,330.07 a year for the EV versus $2,253.15 for a 30 mpg gas car at $5.007/gal (EIA West Coast (excluding California) average).

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