Cost to Charge a Lexus RZ in Arizona

$12.27 for a full charge at 15.18¢/kWh — $5.36 per 100 miles, about $643 a year.

Charging details

Arizona residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Lexus RZ in Arizona

$12.27 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$5.36
Per mile
$0.05
Per year
$643
vs petrol / yr
$991
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Lexus RZ
Item Energy Cost
This charge 80.8 kWh $12.27
Full charge (0–100%) 80.8 kWh $12.27
Per 100 miles 35.3 kWh $5.36
Per year (12,000 mi) 4236.0 kWh $643
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $991

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Lexus RZ from empty in Arizona costs $12.27. The car draws 80.8 kWh from the wall for a full 229-mile charge, and Arizona residential electricity averages 15.18¢ per kWh. That works out at $5.36 per 100 miles, or $0.05 a mile.

Arizona is cheaper than average: 15.18¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 17 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $10.60 to fill in Nevada and $42.62 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 2.5× cheaper per mile: $5.36 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $991 saved.

Similar EVs in Arizona

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Arizona
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Chevrolet Blazer EV 35.7 kWh $15.34 $650
Mini Cooper SE 34.6 kWh $11.34 $630
Porsche Macan Electric 34.6 kWh $16.23 $630
Mercedes-Benz EQE 36 kWh $16.83 $656
Nissan Ariya 34.4 kWh $15.09 $627
Jeep Wagoneer S 36.2 kWh $16.16 $659

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Lexus RZ in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
New Mexico 15.06 $12.17 $638
Florida 15.10 $12.21 $640
Montana 15.14 $12.24 $641
Wyoming 15.24 $12.32 $646
South Dakota 15.36 $12.42 $651
West Virginia 15.45 $12.49 $654

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Lexus RZ in Arizona?
$12.27 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 80.8 kWh at the wall and Arizona residential electricity averages 15.18¢ per kWh.
How much does a Lexus RZ cost per mile in Arizona?
About $0.05 a mile, or $5.36 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $643 of electricity.
Is charging a Lexus RZ cheaper than petrol in Arizona?
Yes — 2.5 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $5.36 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $991 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Lexus RZ at 229 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 35.3 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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