EV Charge Alabama’s average residential price of 16.33¢ per kWh means a Tesla Model Y costs about $45 per 1,000 miles to charge at home, $0.045 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends about $144 on the same miles.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Alabama drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $45 | $539 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $53 | $639 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $78 | $939 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Alabama
Alabama electricity averaged 16.33¢ per kWh in August 2026, #26 of 51. Over the past year it barely moved, against 3.4% for the U.S. as a whole.
Who you buy from depends on where you live. Most of the state is served by Alabama Power, while much of north Alabama gets TVA power through local utilities and many rural areas are served by electric cooperatives. Prices can differ between them, so treat the state average as a starting point.
Alabama vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $45 | — |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $37 | -18% |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $40 | -12% |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $41 | -8% |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $44 | -3% |
All four of Alabama’s neighbors pay less per kWh. Tennessee is the cheapest at 13.42¢; Georgia is the priciest at 15.90¢, against Alabama’s 16.33¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Alabama
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $45 | $539 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $48 | $580 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $52 | $621 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $53 | $639 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $55 | $659 |
| Kia EV9 | $70 | $843 |
| Rivian R1S | $72 | $869 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $78 | $939 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Alabama
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Alabama average (16.33¢/kWh) | $45 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.58/kWh) | $159 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.40/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $111 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Alabama, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 3.6 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in Alabama
Alabama Power has offered rate options for EV owners that price overnight charging below the standard rate. If you’re on a TVA-supplied local utility or a cooperative, check its own residential and time-of-use rates, since they’re set separately.
Alabama Power describes its EV and residential rate options on its website; TVA-area utilities and cooperatives publish their own. Plug the rate you’d pay into the EV charging cost calculator.
Alabama EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Alabama per month?
At the Alabama average of 16.33¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $45 in a Tesla Model Y, $53 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $78 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Alabama?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $539 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,190 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Alabama?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Alabama Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.58 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $159 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $45 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Alabama?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.