EV Charge Cost

Rank 16 of 51 states, EIA August 2026 prices

Arizona electricity rates and EV charging cost

At 15.05¢/kWh — Arizona's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about $5.04 per 100 miles and $56.72 a month for 13,500 miles a year. That is 17% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 15.38¢ in July 2026.

Per month

$56.72

13,500 miles a year

Electricity price
15.05¢per kWh, −17% vs U.S.
Per 100 miles
$5.0433.5 kWh/100 mi EV
Rank
#16of 51, 1 is cheapest
Per month
$56.7213,500 miles a year

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Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD in Arizona at 15.05¢/kWh:

Per month
$45.48
Per year
$545.79
Per 100 miles
$4.04
Full charge (337 mi)
$13.62

Based on 26.9 kWh per 100 miles (EPA, measured at the wall) and 13,500 miles a year — about 302 kWh a month.

More models are in the full calculator.

Electricity price trend in Arizona

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

14.0¢15.0¢16.0¢17.0¢August 2025: 15.1¢September 2025: 15.3¢October 2025: 15.6¢November 2025: 15.7¢December 2025: 15.5¢January 2026: 15.6¢February 2026: 16.0¢March 2026: 15.6¢April 2026: 15.5¢May 2026: 15.2¢June 2026: 15.2¢July 2026: 15.4¢August 2026: 15.1¢15.1¢Aug ’25Oct ’25Dec ’25Feb ’26Apr ’26Jun ’26Aug ’26

EV vs gas in Arizona

Typical EV$680.64
30 mpg gas car$2,253.15
13,500 miles a year

Regular gasoline averaged $5.007 a gallon in the West Coast (excluding California) region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $16.69 per 100 miles, versus $5.04 for a typical EV — $1,572.51 a year in favor of the EV.

Compare EV and gas costs in Arizona

Charging cost for popular EVs in Arizona

At 15.05¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

Monthly home charging cost in Arizona at 15.05¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year
VehiclekWh/100 miPer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
Tesla Model Y26.9$4.04$45.48$13.62
Tesla Model 326.4$3.97$44.66$13.73
Tesla Model S32.5$4.89$55.00$17.01
Tesla Model X34.2$5.15$57.98$16.96
Tesla Cybertruck42.9$6.46$72.65$20.99
Chevrolet Equinox EV32.6$4.91$55.23$15.07
Chevrolet Blazer EV35.6$5.36$60.35$15.18
Chevrolet Silverado EV49.6$7.46$83.90$21.33
Ford Mustang Mach-E33.6$5.06$56.95$12.15
Ford F-150 Lightning47.9$7.21$81.12$23.08
Hyundai Ioniq 534.5$5.19$58.41$13.97
Hyundai Ioniq 628.0$4.21$47.41$13.32
Hyundai Kona Electric29.1$4.38$49.24$11.42
Kia EV631.6$4.75$53.47$14.02
Kia EV940.0$6.02$67.73$17.04
Honda Prologue34.1$5.13$57.69$15.08
Rivian R1S43.1$6.49$73.01$20.57
Rivian R1T43.1$6.49$73.01$20.57
Cadillac Lyriq38.0$5.72$64.31$18.23
Volkswagen ID.431.6$4.76$53.50$9.80
Nissan Leaf30.4$4.58$51.52$6.82
Nissan Ariya35.3$5.31$59.76$10.89
Toyota bZ28.0$4.21$47.40$12.13
Subaru Solterra28.9$4.35$48.97$12.10
BMW i433.4$5.03$56.57$14.43
Lucid Air27.3$4.11$46.23$16.27

Arizona vs neighboring states

Arizona and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

Monthly electricity prices in Arizona

Average residential electricity price in Arizona by month (EIA)
MonthPrice (¢/kWh)EV cost per 100 miles
August 202615.05$5.04
July 202615.38$5.15
June 202615.18$5.09
May 202615.23$5.10
April 202615.48$5.19
March 202615.61$5.23
February 202616.03$5.37
January 202615.61$5.23
December 202515.46$5.18
November 202515.66$5.25
October 202515.55$5.21
September 202515.26$5.11
August 202515.09$5.06

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Arizona?

About $5.04 per 100 miles, $56.72 a month or $680.64 a year for 13,500 miles, at 15.05¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

What is the average electricity price in Arizona?

15.05 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 17% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Arizona?

On fuel, yes: about $680.64 a year for the EV versus $2,253.15 for a 30 mpg gas car at $5.007/gal (EIA West Coast (excluding California) average).

How does Arizona compare with neighboring states?

Nevada, Utah have lower residential electricity prices than Arizona.

Data updated October 26, 2026. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026 residential prices), EIA weekly gasoline prices (October 19, 2026), EPA vehicle data. See the methodology.