EV Charging Cost in Arkansas

Home electricity here averages 14.12¢/kWh, 6 of 51 nationally. That makes a full charge anywhere from $13.70 (Lucid Air) to $28.69 (GMC Hummer EV Pickup), and running costs of $391–$1,083 a year.

Every EV in Arkansas, cheapest to run first

Charging cost of every electric car in Arkansas
Vehicle kWh/100 mi Full charge Per 100 mi Per year vs petrol
Lucid Air 23.1 $13.70 $3.26 $391 $1,243
Tesla Model 3 26.4 $12.90 $3.73 $447 $1,187
Tesla Model S 27.1 $15.69 $3.83 $459 $1,175
Tesla Model Y 27.5 $12.70 $3.88 $466 $1,168
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 $12.49 $3.95 $474 $1,160
Subaru Solterra 28 $11.39 $3.95 $474 $1,160
Toyota bZ 28 $11.39 $3.95 $474 $1,160
BMW iX 28.6 $17.53 $4.04 $485 $1,149
BMW i5 28.9 $13.38 $4.08 $490 $1,144
Fiat 500e 29.2 $6.14 $4.12 $495 $1,139
Audi Q4 e-tron 29.4 $11.96 $4.15 $498 $1,136
Volkswagen ID.4 29.8 $12.24 $4.21 $505 $1,129
Hyundai Ioniq 5 30 $13.47 $4.24 $508 $1,126
Nissan Leaf 30.4 $6.40 $4.29 $515 $1,119
Genesis GV60 30.6 $13.22 $4.32 $518 $1,116
BMW i4 30.8 $10.92 $4.35 $522 $1,112
Lucid Gravity 31.1 $19.76 $4.39 $527 $1,107
Volvo EX30 31.1 $11.11 $4.39 $527 $1,107
Tesla Model X 32.2 $16.00 $4.55 $546 $1,088
Audi Q6 e-tron 32.5 $14.91 $4.59 $551 $1,083
Chevrolet Equinox EV 32.6 $14.13 $4.60 $552 $1,082
Polestar 2 33.5 $13.15 $4.73 $568 $1,066
Cadillac Optiq 34 $14.55 $4.80 $576 $1,058
Mercedes-Benz EQS 34 $18.72 $4.80 $576 $1,058
Honda Prologue 34.1 $14.16 $4.81 $578 $1,056
Nissan Ariya 34.4 $14.04 $4.86 $583 $1,051
Mini Cooper SE 34.6 $10.55 $4.89 $586 $1,048
Porsche Macan Electric 34.6 $15.10 $4.89 $586 $1,048
Lexus RZ 35.3 $11.41 $4.98 $598 $1,036
Chevrolet Blazer EV 35.7 $14.27 $5.04 $605 $1,029
Mercedes-Benz EQE 36 $15.66 $5.08 $610 $1,024
Jeep Wagoneer S 36.2 $15.03 $5.11 $613 $1,021
Cadillac Lyriq 36.8 $16.94 $5.20 $624 $1,010
Volvo EX90 36.8 $14.34 $5.20 $624 $1,010
Genesis Electrified GV70 37.3 $13.17 $5.27 $632 $1,002
Ford Mustang Mach-E 37.4 $14.79 $5.28 $634 $1,000
Polestar 3 37.5 $16.52 $5.29 $635 $999
Acura ZDX 37.7 $17.19 $5.32 $639 $995
Hyundai Ioniq 9 38 $17.17 $5.37 $644 $990
Porsche Taycan 39 $16.13 $5.51 $661 $973
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 40.8 $13.48 $5.76 $691 $943
Kia EV6 41 $13.37 $5.79 $695 $939
Tesla Cybertruck 42.9 $19.69 $6.06 $727 $907
Kia EV9 43 $15.79 $6.07 $729 $905
Rivian R1S 44.4 $23.45 $6.27 $752 $882
Rivian R1T 44.4 $23.45 $6.27 $752 $882
Chevrolet Silverado EV 47.8 $28.62 $6.75 $810 $824
Ford F-150 Lightning 49.4 $16.74 $6.98 $837 $797
GMC Sierra EV 49.5 $28.66 $6.99 $839 $795
GMC Hummer EV Pickup 63.9 $28.69 $9.02 $1,083 $551

Annual figures over 12,000 miles. Petrol comparison at 30 mpg and $4.09 a gallon.

What this means in Arkansas

At 14.12 cents per kWh, Arkansas is 5.30 cents below the national average. The same Lucid Air that costs $13.70 to fill here costs $12.72 in Nevada and $51.15 in Hawaii.

Every car on this page beats petrol here. The cheapest to run, the Lucid Air, saves about $1,243 a year against a 30 mpg car — and even the thirstiest still saves $551.

These are flat residential averages. Most utilities offer a time-of-use plan where overnight charging costs considerably less, and public fast charging costs considerably more. Each vehicle page lets you enter your own rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Arkansas?
Arkansas residential electricity averages 14.12 cents per kWh, which ranks it 6 of 51 nationally. A full charge ranges from $13.70 for a Lucid Air to $28.69 for a GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
Which EV is cheapest to run in Arkansas?
The Lucid Air, at $3.26 per 100 miles — roughly $391 a year over 12,000 miles. The most expensive to run is the GMC Hummer EV Pickup at $9.02 per 100 miles.
Is an EV cheaper than petrol in Arkansas?
Yes, for every car here. A 30 mpg petrol car costs about $13.62 per 100 miles at $4.09 a gallon; even the thirstiest EV on this page comes in below that.
Why is electricity so cheap in Arkansas?
Arkansas sits 5.30 cents below the 19.42-cent national average. The national spread runs from 13.11 cents in Nevada to 52.72 in Hawaii — generation mix, fuel costs and transmission distance all feed into it.

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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