MONTHLY CHARGING
$35/mo
EV Charging Costs in Arizona
At 13.16¢/kWh, Arizona is 18% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 20 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Arizona savings
YOU SAVE$1,177/year
In Arizona, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,883.
74%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,177/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.033 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,883 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (you) | 13.16¢ | $34.55 | #20 |
| South Dakota | 12.71¢ | $33.36 | #17 |
| Missouri | 12.72¢ | $33.39 | #18 |
| Virginia | 12.9¢ | $33.86 | #19 |
| Nevada | 13.26¢ | $34.81 | #21 |
| Texas | 13.33¢ | $34.99 | #22 |
What the rate means for you
Arizona's residential electricity rate of 13.16¢/kWh is 18% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $34.55 per month in charging costs, or $414.54 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,160 per year.
At $0.033 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Arizona costs 74% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,802 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $7.90 in Arizona. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.37 to $3.16.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Arizona's average residential rate of 13.16¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.90. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $34.55.