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EV Charging Costs in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith offers growing opportunities for EV owners. With 30 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.14/kWh, the city provides some of the most affordable charging costs in the region.

Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#2 in Arkansas
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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 Fort Smith

Primary utility: Arkansas Utility Average

Rate: $0.14/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Fort Smith: $0.14/kWh

Arkansas average: $0.13/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Fort Smith

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 Fort Smith

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

34.2/100k

Available networks in Fort Smith:

Downtown Fort Smith Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1200 Main St, Fort Smith, AR

1.2 miles away

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Central Fort Smith Charging Hub

Electrify America

1237 Main St, Fort Smith, AR

2.9 miles away

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North Fort Smith Charging Hub

EVgo

1274 Main St, Fort Smith, AR

4.6 miles away

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How Fort Smith Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Fort Smith$0.14/kWh$36.84
Arkansas Avg$0.13/kWh$34.21
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Fayetteville$0.11/kWh$28.95
Little Rock$0.14/kWh$36.84
AUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.16/kWh

Off-peak: $0.07/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Fort Smith

Population: 87,650

EV adoption: 1.0%

Average commute: 21.2 minutes

EV adoption rank in Arkansas: #3

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Fort Smith?

At $0.14/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $36.84 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Fort Smith cheaper than public fast charging?

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

How does Fort Smith compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Fayetteville is lower at $0.11/kWh while Little Rock is higher at $0.14/kWh. Fort Smith is $0.14/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Fort Smith?

Fort Smith has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Fort Smith?

Arkansas Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Fayetteville

$0.11/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $28.95/month

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Little Rock

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Station density context: 34.2/100k in Fort Smith, 31.7/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.