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EV Charging Costs in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, AZ

Tempe's EV charging landscape features 35 Level 2 stations and 10 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.18/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#8 in Arizona
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$47.37

Cost per mile

$0.05

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $68.63

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Electricity Rates in Tempe

Primary utility: Arizona Public Service

Rate: $0.18/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Tempe: $0.18/kWh

Arizona average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Tempe

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$47.37View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$85.71View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$45.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Tempe

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

26.7/100k

Available networks in Tempe:

Downtown Tempe Charging Hub

FLO

1200 Main St, Tempe, AZ

1.2 miles away

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Central Tempe Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1237 Main St, Tempe, AZ

2.9 miles away

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North Tempe Charging Hub

Electrify America

1274 Main St, Tempe, AZ

4.6 miles away

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How Tempe Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Tempe$0.18/kWh$47.37
Arizona Avg$0.15/kWh$39.77
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Scottsdale$0.15/kWh$39.47
Mesa$0.14/kWh$36.84
Phoenix$0.14/kWh$36.84
APS EV Programs

Peak: $0.20/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Tempe

Population: 168,228

EV adoption: 5.0%

Average commute: 33.0 minutes

EV adoption rank in Arizona: #4

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Tempe?

At $0.18/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $47.37 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Tempe cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Tempe is about $71.05 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Tempe compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Mesa is lower at $0.14/kWh while Chandler is higher at $0.16/kWh. Tempe is $0.18/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Tempe?

Tempe has 45 public stations, including 10 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Tempe?

Arizona Public Service supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. Listed rebate potential reaches $500.00.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Scottsdale

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Mesa

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Phoenix

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Chandler

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Gilbert

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Glendale

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Station density context: 26.7/100k in Tempe, 28.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.