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EV Charging Costs in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Tucson's EV charging landscape features 354 Level 2 stations and 93 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
Charging Stations
163
City Rank
#2 in Arizona
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$36.84

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $79.16

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Electricity Rates in Tucson

Primary utility: Arizona Public Service

Rate: $0.14/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Tucson: $0.14/kWh

Arizona average: $0.15/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Tucson

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$36.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$66.67View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$35.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Tucson

Total

163

Level 2

354

DC Fast

93

Density

31/100k

Available networks in Tucson:

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

2905 East Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718

7.2 miles away

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Blink

Blink

Tucson, AZ

1.6 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 3

Public Network

Tucson, AZ

2.5 miles away

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Local Charging Insights

  • Time-of-use rates can reduce charging costs by 30-50% when charging overnight.
  • With 31.0 stations per 100k residents, Tucson has above-average charging coverage.
  • Tucson's electricity rates make it one of the more affordable cities for EV charging.

How Tucson Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Tucson$0.14/kWh$36.84
Arizona Avg$0.15/kWh$39.77
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Chandler$0.16/kWh$42.11
Gilbert$0.16/kWh$42.11
Mesa$0.14/kWh$36.84
APS EV Programs

Peak: $0.19/kWh

Off-peak: $0.08/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Tucson

Population: 526,116

EV adoption: 5.7%

Average commute: 30.6 minutes

EV adoption rank in Arizona: #3

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Tucson?

Using Tucson's local rate ($0.14/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $36.84 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Tucson cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Tucson is about $81.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Tucson compare with nearby cities on rates?

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

How many public chargers are available in Tucson?

Tucson has 163 public stations, including 93 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Tucson?

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

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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Mesa

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Tempe

$0.18/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $47.37/month

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Scottsdale

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Phoenix

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Station density context: 31/100k in Tucson, 28.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.