EV vs Gas Savings in Alabama (2026)
Alabama electricity averages 12.1¢/kWh and gas runs $2.96/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $415/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1184/year.
Annual savings
$769
per year
5-year savings
$3,845
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$415
12.1¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,184
$2.96/gal
Alabama beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Alabama comes in $41/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (12.1¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
Alabama EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 12.1¢/kWh | $2.96/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $415 | $1,184 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,075 | $5,920 |
| EV fuel savings | $769/yr · $3,845 over 5 years | |
12,000 mi/yr · 3.5 mi/kWh EV · 30 MPG gas car · 2026 EIA and GasBuddy data · home charging only
Electricity: 12.1¢/kWh
4.0¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $9.08.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $2.96/gallon
$0.24 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $44.4 in Alabama.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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