EV vs Gas in Arizona: Yearly Cost (2026)

An electric car in Arizona costs about $766 a year to run (no state EV fee), compared with $2,003 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $1,236 a year (2 of 51 for EV savings).

12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 15.38¢/kWh, gas $5.01/gal (West Coast less California average). Change any number below.

EV per year (charging + EV fee)$766
Gas car fuel per year$2,003
EV saves per year$1,236
EV charging only$766
EV cost per mile$0.064
Gas cost per mile$0.167

Arizona EV registration fee

Battery-electric (BEV)None
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)None

No EV registration surcharge.

Source: taxfoundation.org, checked October 24, 2026.

Charging at home vs public chargers

Charging only at home, the EV would cost about $586 a year in Arizona. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $120 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in Arizona.

Nearby states

  • Colorado: EV $908 vs gas $1,710 a year
  • Idaho: EV $853 vs gas $1,787 a year
  • Montana: EV $884 vs gas $1,787 a year
  • Nevada: EV $682 vs gas $2,003 a year
  • New Mexico: EV $789 vs gas $1,514 a year
  • Utah: EV $873 vs gas $1,787 a year
  • Wyoming: EV $833 vs gas $1,787 a year

EV vs gas in every state

Frequently asked questions

Is an EV cheaper than gas in Arizona?

Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $766 ($766 of electricity) versus $2,003 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $1,236 a year.

How much is the EV registration fee in Arizona?

Arizona has no extra EV registration fee in 2026. No EV registration surcharge.

What gas price makes an EV and a gas car cost the same in Arizona?

About $1.92 a gallon for a 30 mpg car, counting charging and the EV fee. Gas is currently $5.01 (West Coast less California average).

Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly (July 2026). Gasoline: EIA weekly retail prices, week of 2026-10-19. Estimates only; excludes purchase price, insurance and maintenance.