May 27, 2025
Arkansas Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Rebates, and Incentives
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While Arkansas may still be in the early stages of its EV adoption journey, the shift is accelerating fast. Between 2023 and 2024, electric vehicle registrations surged by 60%, signaling a strong and growing interest among residents across the state.
With NEVI funding and private investments, access to public EV charging infrastructure—a crucial part of the electric driving experience—is rapidly expanding. On top of that, home charging is more affordable than ever, thanks to low electricity rates and incentives offered by Arkansas utilities
Curious to see how much you could save with these Arkansas EV rebate programs? Read on to learn more.
Arkansas EV Rebate
While Arkansas does not currently offer state programs that target EV purchases or leases directly, you can still save by taking advantage of federal tax credits.
Federal Tax Credits
You could claim a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $7,500 after buying a new EV. To qualify for the full credit, you must meet a few income requirements and pick an eligible EV make and model.
Additionally, you can get a tax credit up to $1,000 by installing a Level 2 EV charger at home.
Businesses can also claim these credits when investing in fleet EVs and installing commercial EV charging stations.
Arkansas EV Charger Rebates
Most EV owners prefer charging at home as it’s cheaper, more convenient, and allows for overnight charging.
Upgrading your home with a residential charger is a simple project a qualified installer can complete in less than a day. Before finding an installer, learn how much you can save with Arkansas EV rebate programs offered by utilities across the state to see if you can save on a Level 2 charger.
Entergy
Entergy serves 3 million customers over a four-state area, including parts of Arkansas.
Residential EV Charger Rebates
As a residential Entergy customer, you can claim a $250 rebate to put toward the purchase of a Level 2 EV charger.
Business EV Charging Station Rebates
Entergy offers cash incentives to help businesses offset the cost of commercial and workplace EV charging projects. You can claim a $250 rebate toward a Level 2 project, up to $750 for a DC charging port under 50kW, or up to $1,500 for a DC charger over 50kW.
Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation
This cooperative serves more than 70,000 customers throughout rural Arkansas.
Residential EV Charger Rebate
If you enroll in the cooperative’s EV charging rate, you could get a $250 rebate to help pay for an at-home Level 2 charger.
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
Located in Shreveport, LA, SWEPCO helps power several communities in West Arkansas.
Residential EV Charger Rebate
If you own or rent your home, SWEPCO will give you $250 toward a Level 2 EV charger as an EV rebate.
Arkansas EV Charging Rates for Residents
Did you know Arkansas is one of the most affordable states for electricity, with residential rates averaging just over $0.11 per kWh? That low cost makes it an especially attractive place to drive electric, helping EV owners save even more when charging at home.
You could save even more by taking advantage of optional time-of-use plans offered by Arkansas utilities, which reward you for charging during off-peak hours when electricity demand—and rates—are lower.
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy’s optional time-of-use rate comes with higher energy costs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
You’ll pay $0.12 per kWh outside of these hours, but your energy consumption will cost you $0.24 per kWh if you charge your EV during the evening.
Entergy
Entergy’s seasonal time-of-use plan lets you charge your EV overnight for as little as $0.05 per kWh year-round—from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
During the day, rates vary by season. From October to May, the mid-peak rate of $0.06 per kWh applies between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. In the summer months (June through September), you’ll still pay just $0.06 per kWh during off-peak hours from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.—but peak hours from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. come at a higher rate of $0.13 per kWh.
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)
OG&E offers two time-of-use plans for its Arkansas customers. The first uses fixed pricing: from June through September, electricity costs $0.13 per kWh during peak hours (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and drops to just $0.03 per kWh during all other times. In the winter, peak pricing is removed entirely, and you’ll enjoy a flat rate of $0.02 per kWh around the clock.
The second TOU plan uses variable pricing. From June to September, your rate during peak hours (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.) will fluctuate daily based on the previous day’s energy use across the system. Rates can range from ‘low’ to ‘critical,’ and OG&E posts the next day’s pricing by 5 p.m. Outside of peak hours—and throughout the entire winter—you’ll pay a consistent $0.02 per kWh.
Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation
The cooperative offers a time-of-use plan with a base rate of $0.09 per kWh in effect during the day. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., your monthly rate will drop to $0.05 per kWh for the first 400 kWh you use. However, if you go over this, you’ll pay the base rate of $0.09 per kWh for the excess.
Public EV Charging Stations in Arkansas
Between 2022 and 2024, Arkansas received over $31 million in NEVI funding to develop a statewide EV charging infrastructure.
How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has over 350 public charging locations for your EV, with around 940 ports available. More than 310 of these charging stations offer Level 2 charging with over 760 ports, while around 50 locations have DC Fast charging, with more than 170 ports.
The Tesla Supercharger network operates eight locations across Arkansas with 75 ports, and the Ford BlueOval charging network has many stations throughout the state, with 70 within 10 miles of Little Rock.
How Much Does Charging with Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Arkansas?
Entergy operates several stations across the state and has adopted a standard rate of $0.35 per kWh. One of these stations is in Walnut Ridge, on Abby Road.
This price represents tends to reflect the average cost of public charging in the state, but depending on where you are, charging can cost a little more or less. For instance, the University of Arkansas will charge you $1 to plug in your EV for an hour.
Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Arkansas?
Arkansas is home to a number of free EV charging stations—including ten installed by Entergy in the greater Little Rock area. One of the convenient locations is Flagpole Park in Lonoke.
Where Are EV Charging Stations Located in Arkansas?
You’ll find the most options in larger cities such as Little Rock, Fayetteville and Jonesboro, but take a look at this EV charging map to get a better idea of where you can find charging throughout the state.
How Qmerit is Leading the Charge in Arkansas
With rebates on EV chargers available from Arkansas utilities and advantageous time-of-use rates, alongside the rapidly growing rate of EV adoption, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification.
The cost savings created by adopting clean, sustainable energy are just the start of the benefits you’ll see, and by partnering with a qualified electrician who can tailor an EV charger installation to your specific needs, you can maximize these benefits even more.
As North America’s most trusted and largest network of certified EV charger installers, Qmerit is recommended by automakers, EV charger manufacturers, utilities, businesses, and homeowners alike. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction, our expert network has installed over 770,000 EV charging stations across the U.S. and Canada.
Discover how Qmerit is paving the way forward for residential EV charger installation and whole-home electrification solutions. Contact us today to find out how easy home electrification can be!
