How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Arizona?
At 15¢ per kWh, Arizona electricity is 6% below the national average of 16¢. Regular gas runs about $3.29 a gallon, 6% below the $3.50 reference price.
At Arizona's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.75 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $9.00. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Arizona comes to about $658 — roughly $55 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Arizona: home vs station
Home charging at $0.150 per kWh works out to 3.8¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $131 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Arizona
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4.9¢ | $658 | $3,291 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.5¢ | $737 | $3,686 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 5.9¢ | $790 | $3,949 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.4¢ | $1,264 | $6,318 |
| Honda Civic | 9.4¢ | $1,269 | $6,345 |
| Toyota Camry | 10.3¢ | $1,388 | $6,940 |
| Honda CR-V | 11.8¢ | $1,586 | $7,931 |
| Ford F-150 | 16.4¢ | $2,221 | $11,104 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.195 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Arizona?
Arizona ranks #8 of 50 for EV fuel savings in our default comparison — one of the best states to switch. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Arizona would have to drop to about $1.56 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Utah ($810/yr), Montana ($773/yr), Wyoming ($709/yr), Illinois ($706/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Arizona?
At about 15¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.8¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.2¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $11.25 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Arizona?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $730 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Arizona's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Arizona?
Our preset uses about 15¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Arizona?
The preset uses about $3.29 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.