EV Charge At Alaska’s average home electricity price of 29.41¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model 3 costs roughly $87 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.087 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $26.89.
Alaska ranks #5 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is above the U.S. average of $54 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $144 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Alaska’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $57 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Alaska
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 29.41¢/kWh | $87 | $1,044 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.61/kWh | $180 | $2,162 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $180, $93 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Alaska
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Village Elec Coop | 82.88¢ | $245 | $75.77 |
| Matanuska Electric Assn | 27.69¢ | $82 | $25.31 |
| Golden Valley Elec Assn | 35.93¢ | $106 | $32.85 |
| Chugach Electric Assn | 25.16¢ | $74 | $23.00 |
| Alaska Power and Telephone | 44.05¢ | $130 | $40.27 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Alaska
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $81 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $87 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $93 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $96 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $99 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $126 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $130 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $141 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Alaska
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.63 | $43 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $47 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $87 |
| California | 29.75 | $88 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Alaska?
About $26.89 from empty to full at home, using Alaska’s average rate of 29.41¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 29.6 kWh per 100 miles over a 309-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $16.13.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Alaska?
Yes at home: $87 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $180 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Alaska?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $87 to a Alaska electric bill, or $87 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Alaska?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in Alaska · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Alabama
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- District of Columbia
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- Ohio
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- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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- All 50 states for the Tesla Model 3
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model 3 Performance); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
