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EV Charging Costs in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham's EV charging landscape features 35 Level 2 stations and 10 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#1 in Alabama
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$36.84

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $79.16

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Electricity Rates in Birmingham

Primary utility: Alabama Utility Average

Rate: $0.14/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Birmingham: $0.14/kWh

Alabama average: $0.16/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Birmingham

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$36.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$66.67View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$35.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Birmingham

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

21.2/100k

Available networks in Birmingham:

Downtown Birmingham Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Birmingham, AL

1.2 miles away

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Central Birmingham Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Birmingham, AL

2.9 miles away

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North Birmingham Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Birmingham, AL

4.6 miles away

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How Birmingham Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Birmingham$0.14/kWh$36.84
Alabama Avg$0.16/kWh$42.11
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Huntsville$0.17/kWh$44.74
Montgomery$0.17/kWh$44.74
Mobile$0.16/kWh$42.11
AUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.21/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Birmingham

Population: 212,113

EV adoption: 2.2%

Average commute: 29.5 minutes

EV adoption rank in Alabama: #1

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Birmingham?

Using Birmingham's local rate ($0.14/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $36.84 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Birmingham cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Birmingham is about $81.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Birmingham compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Mobile is lower at $0.16/kWh while Huntsville is higher at $0.17/kWh. Birmingham is $0.14/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 45 public stations, including 10 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Birmingham?

Alabama Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Huntsville

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Montgomery

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Mobile

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Station density context: 21.2/100k in Birmingham, 22.7/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.