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EV Charging Costs in Arkansas
Data updated: February 16, 2026
Arkansas ranks #3 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.13/kWh. Arkansas has an EV adoption rate of 1.1% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 810 Level 2 ports and 257 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
Average Rate
$0.13/kWh
Rank #3 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
3
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
364
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Arkansas
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.13/kWh
$0.05/kWh below US average
up 3.8%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Utility Average | $0.13/kWh |
| Arkansas Municipal Utility | $0.12/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose Arkansas for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in Arkansas
View more Arkansas cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | View city page -> |
| Little Rock Metro | $0.13/kWh | $34.21/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Little Rock Suburbs | $0.12/kWh | $31.58/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Arkansas
Level 2 Ports
810
DC Fast Ports
257
Stations per 100k Residents
11.9
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to Arkansas and update per state page.
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How Arkansas Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (Current) | $0.13/kWh | #3 | 257 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | #29 | 4,566 |
| Oklahoma | $0.13/kWh | #8 | 989 |
| Missouri | $0.13/kWh | #5 | 780 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | #9 | 956 |
| Mississippi | $0.15/kWh | #19 | 314 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Arkansas?
A practical baseline in Arkansas is about $34.21 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.13/kWh, before public charging markups.
How do city charging rates vary inside Arkansas?
Fayetteville is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.11/kWh, while Little Rock reaches about $0.14/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Arkansas?
Arkansas shows about 364 public charging locations, 257 DC fast ports, and roughly 11.9 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Arkansas cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Arkansas is at or below all nearby states in this comparison set, which supports competitive home-charging economics regionally.
Which charging networks are most visible in Arkansas?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Non-Networked, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.