EV Charge At 14.37¢ per kWh, Arkansas is one of the cheaper states to plug in: about $40 per 1,000 miles for a Tesla Model Y, or $0.040 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 on the same miles.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Arkansas drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $40 | $474 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $47 | $562 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $69 | $826 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Arkansas
Arkansas is one of the cheaper states to charge an EV: 14.37¢ per kWh, #43 of 51, against a U.S. average of 18.16¢. Prices rose 7.8% over the past year.
Entergy Arkansas serves the largest share of homes, with electric cooperatives covering much of the rural state. At these prices an EV saves about $1,260 a year against a 30-mpg car, using the national average gas price of $4.33.
Arkansas vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $40 | — |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $35 | -10% |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $37 | -7% |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $40 | +0% |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $41 | +3% |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $44 | +11% |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $44 | +11% |
Arkansas borders six states and two of them pay less per kWh. Louisiana is the cheapest at 12.87¢; Missouri pays 16.02¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Arkansas
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $40 | $474 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $43 | $510 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $46 | $546 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $47 | $562 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $48 | $580 |
| Kia EV9 | $62 | $741 |
| Rivian R1S | $64 | $765 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $69 | $826 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Arkansas
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Arkansas average (14.37¢/kWh) | $40 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.56/kWh) | $154 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.39/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $107 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Arkansas, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 3.9 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas, OG&E, SWEPCO and the electric cooperatives each set their own rates, and Arkansas is not a retail-choice state. Some of them offer time-of-use options; with power already cheap, the bigger question is usually the cost of installing a Level 2 charger.
Your utility’s website lists its residential and time-of-use rates. Use the price you’d actually pay in the EV charging cost calculator.
Arkansas EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Arkansas per month?
At the Arkansas average of 14.37¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $40 in a Tesla Model Y, $47 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $69 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Arkansas?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $474 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,260 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Arkansas?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Arkansas Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.56 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $154 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $40 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Arkansas?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.