EV Charging Cost in Arkansas: 13.63¢ per kWh

▼ 29% below US average
Residential electricity in Arkansas costs 13.63¢/kWh (March 2026), the 10th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $8.18 — roughly 14% more than North Dakota, the cheapest state at 11.95¢/kWh.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

13.63¢
per kWh ▲ 7.07% MoM
$8.18
Full 60 kWh charge
3.9¢
Cost per mile
$1,213
Annual savings vs gas*

Arkansas Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

10¢ 13¢ 15¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 13.63¢
Arkansas US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Arkansas

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.45
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $8.18
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $10.90
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $13.63

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Arkansas's 13.63¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in Arkansas has increased 8.26%, from 12.59¢ to 13.63¢ per kWh.

Compare Arkansas to Neighboring States

Louisiana
14.16¢/kWh
4% more expensive
Mississippi
16.3¢/kWh
20% more expensive
Missouri
13.44¢/kWh
1% cheaper
Oklahoma
13.56¢/kWh
1% cheaper
Tennessee
15.08¢/kWh
11% more expensive
Texas
16.39¢/kWh
20% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Arkansas?

Residential electricity in Arkansas costs 13.63¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 29% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Arkansas the 10th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Arkansas?

At 13.63¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.45 for a 40 kWh battery, $8.18 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $13.63 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 3.9¢ per mile of driving.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Arkansas?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Arkansas costs about $467 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,213.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.