EV vs Gas Savings in Arizona (2026)
Arizona electricity averages 13.5¢/kWh and gas runs $3.42/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $463/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1368/year.
Annual savings
$905
per year
5-year savings
$4,525
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$463
13.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,368
$3.42/gal
Arizona beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Arizona comes in $177/year higher. Cheap electricity (13.5¢/kWh) plus high gas ($3.42/gal) is a strong combination.
Arizona EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 13.5¢/kWh | $3.42/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $463 | $1,368 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,315 | $6,840 |
| EV fuel savings | $905/yr · $4,525 over 5 years | |
12,000 mi/yr · 3.5 mi/kWh EV · 30 MPG gas car · 2026 EIA and GasBuddy data · home charging only
Electricity: 13.5¢/kWh
2.6¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $10.13.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.42/gallon
$0.22 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $51.3 in Arizona.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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