EV vs Gas Savings in Alaska (2026)
Alaska electricity averages 23.5¢/kWh and gas runs $4.05/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $806/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1620/year.
Annual savings
$814
per year
5-year savings
$4,070
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$806
23.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,620
$4.05/gal
Alaska beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Alaska comes in $86/year higher.
Alaska EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 23.5¢/kWh | $4.05/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $806 | $1,620 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $4,030 | $8,100 |
| EV fuel savings | $814/yr · $4,070 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: 23.5¢/kWh
7.4¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $17.63.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $4.05/gallon
$0.85 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $60.75 in Alaska.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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