Cost to Charge a BMW i5 in Alaska

$26.74 for a full charge at 28.21¢/kWh — $8.15 per 100 miles, about $978 a year.

Charging details

Alaska residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

BMW i5 in Alaska

$26.74 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$8.15
Per mile
$0.08
Per year
$978
vs petrol / yr
$656
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a BMW i5
Item Energy Cost
This charge 94.8 kWh $26.74
Full charge (0–100%) 94.8 kWh $26.74
Per 100 miles 28.9 kWh $8.15
Per year (12,000 mi) 3468.0 kWh $978
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $656

What charging actually costs here

Filling a BMW i5 from empty in Alaska costs $26.74. The car draws 94.8 kWh from the wall for a full 328-mile charge, and Alaska residential electricity averages 28.21¢ per kWh. That works out at $8.15 per 100 miles, or $0.08 a mile.

Alaska is more expensive than average: 28.21¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 45 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $12.43 to fill in Nevada and $49.97 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.7× cheaper per mile: $8.15 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $656 saved.

Similar EVs in Alaska

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Alaska
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $35.02 $968
Fiat 500e 29.2 kWh $12.27 $988
Audi Q4 e-tron 29.4 kWh $23.89 $995
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $24.96 $948
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $22.75 $948
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $22.75 $948

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a BMW i5 in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Vermont 24.44 $23.17 $848
New Jersey 24.95 $23.65 $865
New Hampshire 27.01 $25.60 $937
Rhode Island 29.23 $27.71 $1,014
New York 29.49 $27.95 $1,023
Maine 29.59 $28.05 $1,026

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a BMW i5 in Alaska?
$26.74 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 94.8 kWh at the wall and Alaska residential electricity averages 28.21¢ per kWh.
How much does a BMW i5 cost per mile in Alaska?
About $0.08 a mile, or $8.15 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $978 of electricity.
Is charging a BMW i5 cheaper than petrol in Alaska?
Yes — 1.7 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $8.15 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $656 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the BMW i5 at 328 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 28.9 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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