What is the average electricity rate in Arizona?

15.05¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in Arizona

Residential electricity in Arizona averaged 15.05¢ per kilowatt-hour in August 2026, 17% below the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $444 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $1,224 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 15.05¢
A year ago: 15.09¢
U.S. average: 18.16¢
Rank: 16th cheapest

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	3.7¢	$15.56	$444
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	3.7¢	$13.45	$444
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	3.9¢	$12.13	$464
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	3.9¢	$17.02	$473
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	4.0¢	$13.74	$477
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	4.0¢	$15.73	$479
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	4.0¢	$12.09	$486
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	4.1¢	$12.60	$493
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	4.1¢	$12.40	$495
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	4.2¢	$12.12	$506
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	4.2¢	$12.13	$506
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	4.2¢	$21.76	$509
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	4.3¢	$15.58	$518
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	4.4¢	$14.01	$524
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	4.4¢	$16.33	$524
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	4.4¢	$13.62	$524
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	4.4¢	$12.75	$531
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	4.5¢	$14.94	$538
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	4.5¢	$13.05	$538
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	4.5¢	$14.36	$542
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	4.5¢	$14.28	$545
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	4.6¢	$15.89	$547
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	4.8¢	$14.21	$573
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	4.8¢	$15.74	$578
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	4.8¢	$20.65	$580
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	4.9¢	$15.16	$583
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	4.9¢	$15.08	$587
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	5.0¢	$14.43	$598
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	5.0¢	$16.66	$601
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	5.1¢	$15.08	$616
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	5.1¢	$16.66	$618
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	5.2¢	$14.94	$621
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	5.3¢	$15.80	$632
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	5.3¢	$17.76	$638
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	5.4¢	$15.80	$643
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	5.5¢	$23.00	$657
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	5.5¢	$16.24	$663
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	5.5¢	$18.08	$665
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	5.5¢	$18.06	$665
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	5.5¢	$18.06	$665
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	5.5¢	$16.06	$665
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	5.6¢	$18.14	$666
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	5.6¢	$16.25	$666
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	5.7¢	$18.33	$681
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	5.7¢	$16.66	$681
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	5.9¢	$18.57	$713
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	6.0¢	$18.11	$717
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	6.0¢	$18.03	$717
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	6.1¢	$18.08	$733
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	6.3¢	$19.01	$753
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	6.4¢	$20.56	$762
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	6.4¢	$20.56	$762
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	6.4¢	$20.32	$773
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	6.5¢	$20.98	$775
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	6.5¢	$21.01	$775
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	6.5¢	$24.06	$780
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	6.5¢	$21.85	$784
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	6.7¢	$19.29	$802
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	6.7¢	$19.29	$802
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	7.1¢	$20.60	$847
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	7.1¢	$20.60	$847
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	7.1¢	$21.21	$849
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	7.2¢	$23.07	$865
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	7.2¢	$23.07	$865
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	7.6¢	$22.89	$916
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	7.9¢	$30.73	$946
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	10.2¢	$31.80	$1,223
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	10.2¢	$31.80	$1,223
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	10.2¢	$32.45	$1,224
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	10.2¢	$32.15	$1,224

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in Arizona the average electric car on this list is $724 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Arizona?: 15.05¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.