MONTHLY CHARGING
$36/mo
EV Charging Costs in Arkansas
At 13.61¢/kWh, Arkansas is 25% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 8 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Arkansas savings
YOU SAVE$1,518/year
In Arkansas, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,590.
78%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,518/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.034 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,590 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,518
/yr
EV435/yr
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What the rate means for you
Arkansas's residential electricity rate of 13.61¢/kWh is 25% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $36.22 per month in charging costs, or $434.67 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,518 per year.
At $0.034 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Arkansas costs 78% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,590 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 $10.21 in Arkansas. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.06 to $4.08.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Arkansas's average residential rate of 13.61¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.21. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $36.22.