How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Arkansas?
Arkansas has some of the cheaper home electricity in the country — 19% below the national average — which is the single biggest reason EVs are cheap to run here. Gas is relatively cheap at about $2.79 a gallon (20% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Arkansas's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.23 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $7.74. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Arkansas comes to about $598 — roughly $50 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Arkansas: home vs station
Home charging at $0.129 per kWh works out to 3.2¢ 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 $342 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 Arkansas
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4.4¢ | $598 | $2,989 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.0¢ | $670 | $3,348 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 5.3¢ | $717 | $3,587 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 8.5¢ | $1,148 | $5,740 |
| Honda Civic | 8.0¢ | $1,076 | $5,381 |
| Toyota Camry | 8.7¢ | $1,177 | $5,885 |
| Honda CR-V | 10.0¢ | $1,345 | $6,726 |
| Ford F-150 | 14.0¢ | $1,883 | $9,416 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.177 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Arkansas?
Arkansas ranks #31 of 50 for EV fuel savings — middle of the pack. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Arkansas would have to drop to about $1.42 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: Missouri ($584/yr), Minnesota ($583/yr), South Carolina ($570/yr), Maryland ($568/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Arkansas?
At about 12.9¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.2¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 3.6¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $9.68 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 Arkansas?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $579 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Arkansas's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Arkansas?
Our preset uses about 12.9¢ 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 Arkansas?
The preset uses about $2.79 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.