MONTHLY CHARGING
$33/mo
EV Charging Costs in Arkansas
At 12.23¢/kWh, Arkansas is 24% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 12 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 12.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Arkansas savings
YOU SAVE$1,206/year
In Arkansas, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,031.
76%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,206/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.031 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,031 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
EV/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (you) | 12.23¢ | $32.10 | #12 |
| Nebraska | 11.99¢ | $31.47 | #9 |
| Tennessee | 12.06¢ | $31.66 | #10 |
| Oregon | 12.11¢ | $31.79 | #11 |
| North Carolina | 12.28¢ | $32.24 | #13 |
| Kentucky | 12.51¢ | $32.84 | #14 |
What the rate means for you
Arkansas's residential electricity rate of 12.23¢/kWh is 24% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $32.10 per month in charging costs, or $385.25 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,190 per year.
At $0.031 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Arkansas costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,949 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 $7.34 in Arkansas. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.20 to $2.94.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Arkansas's average residential rate of 12.23¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.34. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $32.10.