EV Charge Alaska pays some of the highest electricity prices in the country, 29.41¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $81 per 1,000 miles at home, $0.081 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 on the same miles.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Alaska 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) | $81 | $970 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $96 | $1,151 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $141 | $1,691 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Alaska
Alaska has the fifth most expensive home electricity in the country: 29.41¢ per kWh in August 2026. Prices rose 5.8% over the past year, against 3.4% nationally.
The state average hides two very different Alaskas. Homes on the Railbelt, from Anchorage to Fairbanks, are connected to a regional grid fed largely by natural gas and hydro. Many rural communities run on local diesel generators and pay far more, even after help from the state’s Power Cost Equalization program. Cold winters also cut EV efficiency, so budget the coldest months above the averages below.
Alaska vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $81 | — |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $40 | -50% |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $44 | -46% |
| California | 29.75¢ | $82 | +1% |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $130 | +60% |
Alaska has no neighboring U.S. states by land, so here it is next to the other Pacific states. Two of Alaska’s four neighbors pay less per kWh: Washington is the cheapest at 14.63¢, and Hawaii the priciest at 47.18¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Alaska
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $81 | $970 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $87 | $1,044 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $93 | $1,118 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $96 | $1,151 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $99 | $1,187 |
| Kia EV9 | $126 | $1,518 |
| Rivian R1S | $130 | $1,566 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $141 | $1,691 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Alaska
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Alaska average (29.41¢/kWh) | $81 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.61/kWh) | $167 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.42/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $116 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Alaska, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 2.1 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 Alaska
On the Railbelt, Chugach Electric, Matanuska Electric, Golden Valley and Homer Electric are the main utilities, each with its own rates. Alaska is not a retail-choice state. If you’re shopping for an EV here, check your own utility’s price per kWh first, because it can be far from the state average in either direction.
Your utility’s website lists its residential rate. Put that number, not the state average, into the EV charging cost calculator; in Alaska the difference can be large.
Alaska EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Alaska per month?
At the Alaska average of 29.41¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $81 in a Tesla Model Y, $96 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $141 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Alaska?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $970 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $760 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Alaska?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Alaska Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.61 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $167 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $81 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Alaska?
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.