EV charging cost in Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢ per kWh (EIA, 2026-06) — ranked #28 of 51 — pricier than most states, which makes home charging math matter even more.
Home rate
16.4¢/kWh
Typical EV (30 kWh/100mi)
$49/mo
at 1,000 miles/month
Same miles, 30 MPG gas
$103/mo
at $3.10/gal
What popular EVs cost to charge in Alabama
Monthly cost at 1,000 miles/month. Home = 16.4¢/kWh. Public = 16.4¢ × 2.5 (typical DC fast-charging premium).
| Car | kWh/100mi | Home $/mi | Home $/mo | Public $/mo | vs gas $/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 24.4 | $0.04 | $40 | $100 | $63 saved |
| Tesla Model 3 | 24.2 | $0.04 | $40 | $99 | $64 saved |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 42.7 | $0.07 | $70 | $175 | $33 saved |
| Tesla Model S | 27.2 | $0.045 | $45 | $112 | $59 saved |
| Tesla Model X | 32.1 | $0.053 | $53 | $132 | $51 saved |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 31.5 | $0.052 | $52 | $129 | $52 saved |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD | 49.6 | $0.081 | $81 | $203 | $22 saved |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.7 | $0.054 | $54 | $134 | $50 saved |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 32.4 | $0.053 | $53 | $133 | $50 saved |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 49.6 | $0.081 | $81 | $203 | $22 saved |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 29.6 | $0.049 | $49 | $121 | $55 saved |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 25.5 | $0.042 | $42 | $105 | $62 saved |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 29.1 | $0.048 | $48 | $119 | $56 saved |
| Kia EV6 | 29.6 | $0.049 | $49 | $121 | $55 saved |
| Kia EV9 | 37.9 | $0.062 | $62 | $155 | $41 saved |
| Kia Niro Electric | 29.8 | $0.049 | $49 | $122 | $54 saved |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $0.049 | $49 | $122 | $54 saved |
| Nissan ARIYA | 33.4 | $0.055 | $55 | $137 | $49 saved |
| Nissan LEAF | 27.9 | $0.046 | $46 | $114 | $58 saved |
| Toyota bZ4X | 28.3 | $0.046 | $46 | $116 | $57 saved |
| Honda Prologue | 32.4 | $0.053 | $53 | $133 | $50 saved |
| Rivian R1T | 38.7 | $0.063 | $63 | $159 | $40 saved |
| Rivian R1S | 39.6 | $0.065 | $65 | $162 | $38 saved |
| Polestar 2 | 29.6 | $0.049 | $49 | $121 | $55 saved |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.6 | $0.06 | $60 | $150 | $43 saved |
| Subaru Solterra | 28.1 | $0.046 | $46 | $115 | $57 saved |
| BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe | 28.6 | $0.047 | $47 | $117 | $56 saved |
| BMW iX M60 | 43.8 | $0.072 | $72 | $180 | $32 saved |
| Audi Q4 45 e-tron | 29.3 | $0.048 | $48 | $120 | $55 saved |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 | 31.5 | $0.052 | $52 | $129 | $52 saved |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 31.8 | $0.052 | $52 | $130 | $51 saved |
| Volvo EX30 extended range | 29.1 | $0.048 | $48 | $119 | $56 saved |
| Porsche Macan 4 Electric | 35.5 | $0.058 | $58 | $146 | $45 saved |
| Porsche Taycan 4 Battery | 38.7 | $0.063 | $63 | $159 | $40 saved |
| Lucid Air Sapphire | 32.1 | $0.053 | $53 | $132 | $51 saved |
Alabama EV charging FAQ
Is Alabama cheap or expensive for EV charging?
Alabama ranks #28 of 51 (1 = cheapest). The national spread is wide: Nevada charges 13.11¢/kWh while Hawaii charges 52.72¢/kWh — about 4.0× more for the same miles.
How much does it cost to fully charge an EV in Alabama?
From empty, a Tesla Model 3 (321 mi range, 24.2 kWh/100mi) costs about $13 to fully charge at home. A Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD costs $20.
Is charging cheaper than gas in Alabama?
Yes — dramatically. At 16.4¢/kWh, a typical EV costs $0.049/mile at home vs about $0.103/mile for a 30 MPG gas car at $3.10/gal. That's roughly $650 saved per year at 12,000 miles.