Fuel cost in Alaska
In Alaska, charging a 2026 Tesla Model Y at home costs about $1,150 a year, 49% above the 51-jurisdiction average of $770. It ranks #46 of 51 where 1 is the cheapest.
EIA publishes no gasoline price for Alaska, so we show no gas-car cost here instead of inventing one. Residential electricity averages 28.8¢/kWh (Jul 2026). To price a specific car with a gas price you choose, use the fuel cost calculator.
Tesla Model Y per year
$1,150/yr
#46 of 51
Regular gas
—
No EIA price
Electricity
28.8¢/kWh
Jul 2026 · residential
Tesla Model Y per 100 miles
$7.64/100 mi
Home charging, 15,000 miles a year
Annual cost of six reference vehicles in Alaska
Each vehicle is the 2026 configuration with the median EPA combined rating. Rank 1 is the cheapest to fuel; ranks come from the rounded costs. Percentages compare with the average of the jurisdictions ranked.
| Vehicle | Type | EPA combined | Per year | Per 100 mi | Rank | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda CR-V Gas · 29 MPG | Gas | — | — | |||
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid · 41 MPG | Hybrid | — | — | |||
| 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid · 46 MPG | Hybrid | — | — | |||
| 2026 Ford F-150 Gas · 19 MPG | Gas | — | — | |||
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Gas · 17 MPG | Gas | — | — | |||
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Electric · 127 MPGe | Electric | $1,150 | #46 of 51 |
15,000 miles a year, residential electricity price (Jul 2026). — No EIA gasoline price for Alaska, so no gas or hybrid cost is shown.
Gasoline in Alaska
EIA publishes no gasoline price for Alaska, and we do not substitute a national or regional average for a state that EIA does not cover. The EV figures above use Alaska's own residential electricity price. For a gas car, enter your local price in the fuel cost calculator.
Prices used in Alaska
| Fuel | Alaska | U.S. average | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential electricity | 28.8¢/kWh | 18.3¢/kWh | Jul 2026 | Alaska residential average (EIA) |
EIA publishes no gasoline or diesel price for Alaska; only electricity is priced.
Alaska and the West region
Alaska has no land neighbors, so it is shown with the other states of the West Census region for the 2026 Tesla Model Y.
- Nevada $510
- Utah $520
- Idaho $550
- Wyoming $570
- Washington $580
- Montana $600
- Arizona $610
- Oregon $630
- New Mexico $640
- Colorado $680
- Alaska $1,150
- California $1,340
- Hawaii $1,910
Alaska against the regions
Alaska is in the West Census region: for the Tesla Model Y it is $360 a year above the regional average of $790.
| Region | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $1,150 |
| Northeast region average | $1,070 |
| Midwest region average | $680 |
| South region average | $650 |
| West region average | $790 |
| All jurisdictions | $770 |
Regional figures are means of the rounded state costs, ranked jurisdictions only.
Alaska fuel cost: questions
How much does it cost to fuel a car in Alaska per year?
At 15,000 miles a year, a 2026 Tesla Model Y costs about $1,150 to charge at home. EIA publishes no gasoline price for Alaska, so we show no gas-car cost.
Why are fuel prices different in Alaska?
Regional supply, taxes and fuel blends move gasoline prices, and each state's generation mix and rates move electricity prices. We apply EIA's published averages to the same cars, so the difference you see comes only from price. EIA publishes no gasoline price for Alaska. Residential electricity is 28.8¢/kWh (Jul 2026).
How do you price premium gas and diesel in Alaska?
EIA publishes no gasoline or diesel price for Alaska, so we price no fuel except electricity here.
Is the EV charging cost for home or public charging?
Home charging only. We use Alaska's average residential electricity price, 28.8¢/kWh (Jul 2026). Public fast charging often costs more per kWh, so a driver who charges mostly away from home will pay more than shown. That is an assumption, not a measurement.
How were the six vehicles chosen?
They are a fixed list: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 (hybrid), Toyota Camry (hybrid), Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Tesla Model Y. For each we take the latest full model year (2026) and the configuration with the median EPA combined rating; see the state overview for the full rule.