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title: "Arkansas Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Arkansas costs about $4.81 per 100 miles and $54.16 a month at 14.37¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #9 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Arkansas electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **14.37¢/kWh** — Arkansas's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.81 per 100 miles** and **$54.16 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 21% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 14.33¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 14.37¢ (per kWh, −21% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.81 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #9 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $54.16 (13,500 miles a year)

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

## Electricity price trend in Arkansas

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

## EV vs gas in Arkansas

Regular gasoline averaged **$3.784 a gallon** in the Gulf Coast region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $12.61 per 100 miles, versus $4.81 for a typical EV — $1,052.92 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=AR)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Arkansas

At 14.37¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Arkansas at 14.37¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.86 | $43.43 | $13.01 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.79 | $42.64 | $13.11 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.67 | $52.52 | $16.25 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $4.92 | $55.36 | $16.19 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $6.17 | $69.36 | $20.04 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.69 | $52.73 | $14.39 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $5.12 | $57.62 | $14.50 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $7.12 | $80.11 | $20.36 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.83 | $54.38 | $11.60 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $6.89 | $77.46 | $22.03 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $4.96 | $55.77 | $13.33 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.02 | $45.27 | $12.71 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $4.18 | $47.02 | $10.91 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.54 | $51.06 | $13.39 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.75 | $64.67 | $16.27 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.90 | $55.08 | $14.39 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $6.20 | $69.71 | $19.64 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $6.20 | $69.71 | $19.64 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.46 | $61.40 | $17.41 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.54 | $51.08 | $9.35 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.37 | $49.19 | $6.51 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $5.07 | $57.06 | $10.40 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.02 | $45.26 | $11.59 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.16 | $46.76 | $11.55 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.80 | $54.01 | $13.78 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.92 | $44.14 | $15.54 |

## Arkansas vs neighboring states

Arkansas and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/) | 12.87 | $4.31 | $48.50 |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | 14.37 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/) | 14.82 | $4.96 | $55.85 |
| [Texas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/) | 15.91 | $5.33 | $59.96 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.38 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Arkansas

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

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 14.37 | $4.81 |
| July 2026 | 14.33 | $4.80 |
| June 2026 | 14.12 | $4.73 |
| May 2026 | 14.36 | $4.81 |
| April 2026 | 14.16 | $4.74 |
| March 2026 | 13.63 | $4.57 |
| February 2026 | 12.73 | $4.26 |
| January 2026 | 12.35 | $4.14 |
| December 2025 | 12.36 | $4.14 |
| November 2025 | 13.25 | $4.44 |
| October 2025 | 13.29 | $4.45 |
| September 2025 | 13.82 | $4.63 |
| August 2025 | 13.33 | $4.47 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Arkansas?

About $4.81 per 100 miles, $54.16 a month or $649.88 a year for 13,500 miles, at 14.37¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Arkansas?

14.37 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 21% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $649.88 a year for the EV versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg gas car at $3.784/gal (EIA Gulf Coast average).

### How does Arkansas compare with neighboring states?

Louisiana, Tennessee have lower residential electricity prices than Arkansas.

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