---
title: "Arizona Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Arizona costs about $5.04 per 100 miles and $56.72 a month at 15.05¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #16 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# 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.

- **Electricity price:** 15.05¢ (per kWh, −17% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.04 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #16 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $56.72 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Arizona

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

## EV vs gas in Arizona

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](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=AZ)

## 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**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.04 | $45.48 | $13.62 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.97 | $44.66 | $13.73 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.89 | $55.00 | $17.01 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.15 | $57.98 | $16.96 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.46 | $72.65 | $20.99 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.91 | $55.23 | $15.07 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.36 | $60.35 | $15.18 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.46 | $83.90 | $21.33 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.06 | $56.95 | $12.15 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $7.21 | $81.12 | $23.08 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.19 | $58.41 | $13.97 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.21 | $47.41 | $13.32 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.38 | $49.24 | $11.42 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.75 | $53.47 | $14.02 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.02 | $67.73 | $17.04 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.13 | $57.69 | $15.08 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.49 | $73.01 | $20.57 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.49 | $73.01 | $20.57 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.72 | $64.31 | $18.23 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.76 | $53.50 | $9.80 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.58 | $51.52 | $6.82 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.31 | $59.76 | $10.89 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.21 | $47.40 | $12.13 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.35 | $48.97 | $12.10 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.03 | $56.57 | $14.43 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.11 | $46.23 | $16.27 |

## Arizona vs neighboring states

Arizona and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Arizona and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/) | 12.72 | $4.26 | $47.94 |
| [Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/) | 15.05 | $5.04 | $56.72 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/) | 16.51 | $5.53 | $62.22 |
| [Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/) | 17.17 | $5.75 | $64.71 |
| [California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/) | 29.75 | $9.97 | $112.12 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Arizona

**Average residential electricity price in Arizona by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 15.05 | $5.04 |
| July 2026 | 15.38 | $5.15 |
| June 2026 | 15.18 | $5.09 |
| May 2026 | 15.23 | $5.10 |
| April 2026 | 15.48 | $5.19 |
| March 2026 | 15.61 | $5.23 |
| February 2026 | 16.03 | $5.37 |
| January 2026 | 15.61 | $5.23 |
| December 2025 | 15.46 | $5.18 |
| November 2025 | 15.66 | $5.25 |
| October 2025 | 15.55 | $5.21 |
| September 2025 | 15.26 | $5.11 |
| August 2025 | 15.09 | $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.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.