EV Charging Cost in Arizona
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: Arizona's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. average, ranking #27 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $12.67 to fully charge at home here (4.3¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $55.13/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in Arizona should know
Arizona's headline rates are moderate, but the state's utilities lean heavily on time-of-use plans — charging overnight on APS or SRP EV plans costs far less than the daytime average, while summer peak-hour charging is punitive. Extreme heat also nudges consumption up via battery cooling.
Full-charge cost by model in Arizona
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $10.13 | 4.0¢ | $40.21 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.67 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| Tesla Model S | $16.89 | 4.6¢ | $45.65 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $20.77 | 6.8¢ | $67.56 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $14.36 | 5.0¢ | $49.67 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $12.16 | 5.1¢ | $51.18 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $16.55 | 7.7¢ | $76.77 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $13.00 | 5.0¢ | $49.67 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $13.00 | 4.2¢ | $42.22 |
| Kia EV6 | $13.00 | 4.7¢ | $46.91 |
| Kia EV9 | $16.89 | 6.0¢ | $60.32 |
| Nissan Ariya | $14.69 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Nissan Leaf | $10.13 | 5.0¢ | $49.67 |
| Rivian R1T | $22.80 | 7.0¢ | $70.37 |
| Rivian R1S | $22.80 | 7.3¢ | $73.43 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $13.00 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| BMW i4 | $13.68 | 4.8¢ | $48.25 |
| Lucid Air | $18.92 | 4.2¢ | $42.22 |
| Honda Prologue | $14.36 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $11.99 | 5.1¢ | $51.18 |
| Tesla Model X | $16.89 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $14.36 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $28.71 | 7.0¢ | $70.37 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $28.71 | 7.0¢ | $70.37 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $34.62 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $17.23 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $14.36 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $10.98 | 4.7¢ | $46.91 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $18.58 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Kia Niro EV | $10.81 | 4.8¢ | $48.25 |
| BMW iX | $17.73 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| BMW i5 | $13.68 | 5.1¢ | $51.18 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $11.32 | 5.4¢ | $54.48 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $15.03 | 5.1¢ | $51.18 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $18.24 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $13.00 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $15.88 | 5.4¢ | $54.48 |
| Porsche Taycan | $15.03 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $16.04 | 5.4¢ | $54.48 |
| Polestar 2 | $13.34 | 5.0¢ | $49.67 |
| Polestar 3 | $18.07 | 6.0¢ | $60.32 |
| Volvo EX40 | $13.34 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Volvo EX90 | $18.07 | 6.3¢ | $62.55 |
| Subaru Solterra | $11.99 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Lexus RZ | $11.99 | 5.4¢ | $54.48 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $14.52 | 6.5¢ | $64.96 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $10.81 | 5.4¢ | $54.48 |
| Fiat 500e | $7.09 | 4.7¢ | $46.91 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $15.71 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $15.71 | 5.6¢ | $56.30 |
| Acura ZDX | $17.23 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Genesis GV60 | $13.00 | 5.1¢ | $51.18 |
| Lucid Gravity | $18.92 | 5.1¢ | $51.18 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $10.98 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| Rivian R2 | $15.54 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Kia EV3 | $13.68 | 4.4¢ | $44.44 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $33.78 | 7.7¢ | $76.77 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $17.23 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $14.36 | 3.9¢ | $39.28 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $10.98 | 4.7¢ | $46.91 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $7.13 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| BMW i7 | $17.18 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $16.38 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $17.90 | 6.8¢ | $67.56 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $16.03 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| Volvo EX30 | $10.81 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| Polestar 4 | $15.88 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $13.07 | 5.8¢ | $58.24 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $14.73 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $19.59 | 8.4¢ | $84.44 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $4.88 | 4.7¢ | $46.91 |
| Fisker Ocean | $17.90 | 5.3¢ | $52.78 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $14.81 | 7.0¢ | $70.37 |
| Ford E-Transit | $15.03 | 9.4¢ | $93.83 |
| Kia EV4 | $13.17 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $12.62 | 4.3¢ | $43.30 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $12.62 | 4.8¢ | $48.25 |
| Jeep Recon | $16.89 | 6.8¢ | $67.56 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in Arizona
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 15.2¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $10.13 | 4.0¢ | $25.33 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.67 | 4.3¢ | $31.67 |
| Tesla Model S | $16.89 | 4.6¢ | $42.22 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $20.77 | 6.8¢ | $51.93 |
| Tesla Model X | $16.89 | 5.6¢ | $42.22 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in Arizona
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 15.2¢/kWh, versus a 32-mpg gas car at $3.15/gallon.
| Daily driving | Miles / month | EV at home | EV on DC fast only | Gas car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi/day | 600 | $28.95 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $43.43 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $57.90 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $86.86 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $115.81 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in Arizona
Public DC fast charging in Arizona typically costs 35–60¢/kWh — Tesla Superchargers usually 30–50¢ depending on time of day, Electrify America and EVgo 48–64¢ without a membership — which is about 2.8× the state's 15.2¢ home rate. Public Level 2 stations at workplaces, garages and shopping centers are often free or billed at 20–35¢/kWh. If you cannot charge at home, see the apartment charging playbook and the Supercharger cost guide.
Run your own numbers
Using Arizona's average residential rate (15.2¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.