MONTHLY CHARGING
$41/mo
EV Charging Costs in Arizona
At 15.44¢/kWh, Arizona is 15% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 24 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 15.4¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Arizona savings
YOU SAVE$1,460/year
In Arizona, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,298.
75%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,460/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.039 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,298 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,460
/yr
EV493/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (you) | 15.44¢ | $41.09 | #24 |
| Florida | 15.3¢ | $40.72 | #21 |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #22 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #23 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $41.17 | #25 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $42.40 | #26 |
What the rate means for you
Arizona's residential electricity rate of 15.44¢/kWh is 15% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $41.09 per month in charging costs, or $493.11 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,460 per year.
At $0.039 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Arizona costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,298 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $11.58 in Arizona. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.47 to $4.63.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Arizona's average residential rate of 15.44¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.58. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $41.09.