State energy prices · EIA
EV charging & gas costs in Alabama
Residential electricity
16.4¢/kWh
EIA average, June 2026 · 11% below the EIA U.S. average
Regular gasoline (region)
$3.64/gal
EIA weekly, Gulf Coast (PADD 3), week ending 2026-08-24 · 11% below the EIA U.S. average
What that means per month — example vehicles
Computed from each vehicle's exact official EPA record at 12,000 miles/year, 55% city, with Alabama's prices above (other fuels use dated national averages).
| Vehicle | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Equinox AWD1.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic · AWD | Gasoline | $136.49 | 13.6¢/mi |
| 2027 BMW 530i Sedan2.0L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · RWD | Hybrid | $161.34 | 16.1¢/mi |
| 2026 BMW 550e xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | $128.36 | 12.8¢/mi |
| 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch Tires)electric motor (225 and 270 kW Asynchron 3-Phase) · AWD | Electric | $53.31 | 5.3¢/mi |
These are examples, not recommendations. For your exact car, use the calculator and pick Alabama in the “Price region” selector — every assumption stays editable; gasoline uses the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) regional average because EIA publishes no weekly Alabama series.