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EV Charging Cost: Arizona vs Nevada (2026)

Arizona electricity runs 13.7¢/kWh vs 14.3¢/kWh in Nevada. At 12,000 miles/year, that's $19/year less to charge at home.

Arizona

13.7¢

per kWh

$433/year

-2.4¢ vs national avg

Nevada

14.3¢

per kWh

$452/year

-1.8¢ vs national avg

Arizona vs Nevada — EV Charging Breakdown

Home charging at 12,000 miles/year (3.8 mi/kWh efficiency). Green = lower cost.

Metric Arizona Nevada
Electricity rate 13.7¢/kWh 14.3¢/kWh
Cost per mile (EV) 3.6¢/mi 3.8¢/mi
Annual home charging $433/yr $452/yr
Gas savings vs EV $1033/yr $1198/yr

EIA 2025 residential rates. 12,000 mi/year at 3.8 mi/kWh. Gas savings vs. 28 MPG car at state avg pump price. Home charging only — public L2 runs ~2–3× more, DCFC ~3–4×.

Annual Cost Impact

At 12,000 miles/year, home EV charging costs $433/year in Arizona vs $452/year in Nevada. Arizona comes out $19/year ahead.

Monthly savings

$2

Annual savings

$19

5-year savings

$95

Rate difference

0.6¢

Savings = Nevada minus Arizona home charging cost at 12,000 miles/year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EV charging cheaper in Arizona or Nevada?

Arizona at 13.7¢/kWh vs. 14.3¢/kWh in Nevada. At 12,000 miles/year, that gap is $19/year — real money over a 5-year lease or ownership period.

How much does an EV cost to charge annually in each state?

At home (100% home charging): Arizona runs $433/year, Nevada runs $452/year. Switching from public L2 charging adds roughly 2.5× on top of the home rate.

How much does an EV save on fuel vs. a gas car in Arizona?

In Arizona, a 28-MPG gas car costs about $1466/year in fuel. An EV at 13.7¢/kWh costs $433/year — roughly $1033/year less.

Do electricity rates vary within a state?

Yes. Statewide averages hide real spread between utilities. California's PG&E customers pay well above the state average, while LADWP customers pay less. If you're buying an EV, check your specific utility's EV rate — many offer off-peak discounts that cut the effective rate by 30–50%.