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Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in Arizona costs about $45 per 1,000 miles, or $0.045 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 15.05¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $13.76.
Arizona ranks #36 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is below the U.S. average of $54 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $144 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Arizona’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $100 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Arizona
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 15.05¢/kWh | $45 | $534 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.74/kWh | $218 | $2,620 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Arizona costs about 4.9 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Arizona
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | 16.60¢ | $49 | $15.18 |
| Salt River Project | 13.58¢ | $40 | $12.41 |
| Tucson Electric Power | 15.78¢ | $47 | $14.43 |
| UNS Electric | 16.17¢ | $48 | $14.78 |
| Navajo Tribal Utility Authority | 16.78¢ | $50 | $15.34 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Arizona
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $41 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $45 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $48 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $49 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $51 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $65 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $67 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $72 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Arizona
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $38 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $39 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $45 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $49 |
| California | 29.75 | $88 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Arizona?
About $13.76 from empty to full at home, using Arizona’s average rate of 15.05¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 29.6 kWh per 100 miles over a 309-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $8.26.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Arizona?
Yes at home: $45 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $218 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Arizona?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $45 to a Arizona electric bill, or $45 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Arizona?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in Arizona · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
- All 50 states for the Tesla Model 3
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model 3 Performance); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
