September 27, 2024

Your Comprehensive Guide to Arizona EV Incentives, Rebates & EV Charging Rates

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With some of the most affordable electricity rates in the country, it’s no surprise that Arizona is emerging as a popular state for electric vehicles (EVs) and other electrification technologies.

From residential upgrades to installing commercial EV chargers and embracing electric vehicle adoption, the state is driving toward a more electrified future.

For Arizonans considering an EV lease or purchase, there are many programs available to help offset the initial costs of going electric.

Here, we’ll explore the top Arizona EV incentives and rebates available to residents in the state and how these savings can help reduce the costs of driving electric in the Grand Canyon State.

Arizona Electric Vehicle Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits

As of 2024, while the state of Arizona may not offer direct incentives for buying an EV, such as tax credits or rebates, EV drivers can still take advantage of several valuable perks.

Electric drivers can save time thanks to a statewide HOV lane exemption and skip the hassle of the state’s annual emission testing requirements—a great bonus for those who want a smoother driving experience while contributing to a cleaner environment.

Additionally, residents can take advantage of federal savings and any local city or dealership incentives for driving an EV.

Arizona EV Charger Rebates & Tax Credits

One of the best ways to save on an EV charger installation in Arizona is through your local utility. Several of Arizona’s utility providers offer ways to save on purchasing and installing a Level 2 charger to power your EV, which can be paired with federal savings for an even greater discount.

Additionally, the cost of charging an EV is significantly lower than fueling an internal combustion engine, making EV charging a great option for drivers in the state.

EV Charger Rebates from Arizona Utilities

Four utilities in Arizona currently offer charger rebates and other incentives to help residents of the state save on electrification.

Arizona Public Service EV Charging Incentives

Arizona Public Service is the largest electricity provider in the state, with 1.4 million customers. These customers can qualify for an initial incentive of $25 and a monthly bill credit of $5 if they join the utility’s SmartCharge program. This program will collect data regarding EV charging habits within the utility’s service territory.

Salt River Project (SRP) EV Charging Incentives

Residential customers of the Salt River Project can qualify for a $250 rebate on a Level 2 EV charger purchased through the SRP marketplace.

Commercial customers can receive rebates of up to $2,500 per Level 2 charging port installed at a business location while government buildings, multifamily properties, nonprofits, and schools can get up to $4,000 per port to save on commercial EV charger installation.

The utility also offers up to $20,000 for locations installing one to four DC Fast charging stations for businesses and $25,000 for government, multifamily, nonprofit, and school customers. Additional funding of up to $1,000 is available for commercial properties located in disadvantaged communities.

Along with EV chargers, businesses can also receive rebates on electric forklifts, scrubbers, pallet jacks, boom lifts, and more.

Tuscon Electric Power EV Charging Incentives

Tucson Electric Power offers a rebate of up to $500 on a connected residential Level 2 EV charger, covering up to 75% of the purchase price. After buying your charger, you can submit a form for reimbursement or get an instant rebate by purchasing through the utility’s marketplace. Additionally, if you’re building a new home, the utility will offer you $100 for pre-wiring your home for EV charging. Note that you won’t qualify for this incentive if your new home is located in a jurisdiction with an EV charging ordinance.

If you’re a commercial entity getting your electricity through Tucson Electric Power, you can apply for their commercial EV charging rebate program and receive up to $4,000 on a Level 2 workplace charger, with a cap on reimbursement covering up to 75% of the project’s cost. Multifamily EV charging projects and nonprofit Level 2 EV charging projects can receive up to $5,400 per port, and all DC Fast charging projects can get up to $20,500. There is also additional funding available for properties located in a disadvantaged community.

UniSource Energy Service EV Charging Incentives

UniSource Energy Service (UES) offers a $500 rebate to help residents save on buying a Level 2 EV charger, covering up to 75% of the purchase price.

Commercial customers can qualify for additional rebates through the utility’s Smart EV Charging Program. This program offers $1,200 rebates for Level 2 chargers for workplaces and multifamily locations, along with up to $12,000 per DC Fast charger. For public transit charging projects, the utility provides up to $40,000 for DC Fast chargers.

Additional funding is also available for EV charger installations in disadvantaged communities.

EV Charging Rates in Arizona

Arizona is the ninth state in terms of EV adoption, with over 84,000 registered electric vehicles—a testament to the state’s growing support of clean transportation.

EV owners benefit from the state’s low electric rates, and with 11 utilities also offering time-of-use billing options, drivers can further maximize their savings while also enjoying the perks of electrification.

Arizona Public Service (APS)

APS offers a time-of-use plan with a demand rate that allows you to charge for as little as $0.05943 per kWh in the summer and $0.03495 per kWh in the winter during “super off-peak” hours. The demand charge is based on utilization during your busiest hour, making this program ideal if you can stagger your energy usage throughout the day.

You can also opt for a time-of-use program without a demand charge. The off-peak rate is slightly higher, but this program is a more flexible option if you’re unable to stagger your energy usage. You’ll pay $0.12345 per kWh during off-peak hours in the summer and $0.03495 per kWh in the winter during super off-peak hours.

Commercial customers can also qualify for time-of-use plans with rates based on utilization, helping customers save on electric fleet charging.

City of Mesa

The City of Mesa offers a time-of-use rate plan to those who own or lease an EV. You’ll save the most by shifting your electricity usage to 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. due to the utility’s super off-peak rate, and you can also get a discounted off-peak rate outside of 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the summer and outside of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter for weekdays.

Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative

The utility’s time-of-use plan includes an off-peak rate of $0.05778 per kWh from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. the next day in the summer. In the winter, you’ll pay $0.05778 per kWh if you charge outside of 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Garkane Power Association

Garkane Power Association offers a time-of-use plan called Half-Price Power, where you’ll pay $0.117 per on-peak kWh during on-peak hours—from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the winter and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the summer—and benefit from a discounted rate of $0.0558 per kWh outside of these peak periods.

Mohave Electric Cooperative

You can save by paying $0.18 per kWh during on-peak hours and only $0.03 per kWh during off-peak hours for your first 400 kWh per month. On-peak hours last from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays in the summer, and from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the winter.

Navopache Electric Co-Op

The Navopache Electric Co-Op can help you save on EV charging with its time-of-use program. In the winter, you’ll pay $0.15635 per kWh during on-peak hours from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., while your off-peak rate will be $.0.5584 per kWh. In the summer, you’ll pay $0.15635 per kWh during on-peak hours between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. and $0.05584 per kWh outside these hours.

Salt River Project

The Salt River Project’s EV charging plan can help you save 8.6% on your energy bills according to the utility. You’ll pay $0.0769 per kWh from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the winter and $0.0787 per kWh in the summer.

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-Op

The utility’s time-of-use plan allows you to save on EV charging with an off-peak rate of $0.0674 per kWh between 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. the next day in the summer and a rate of $0.0674 per kWh from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the winter. The utility’s on-peak rate throughout the year is $0.2041 per kWh.

Trico Electric Cooperative

The Trico Electric Cooperative offers two flexible time-of-use rates. The first one comes with a 45% discount on the first 400 kWh you use each month, during the off-peak hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This means you’ll pay $0.065 per kWh by charging at night instead of the standard rate of $0.117 per kWh you’d pay outside of these off-peak hours.

The second option is an unlimited charging plan. The utility will install and own a Level 2 EV charger at your house, and you’ll have access to unlimited charging from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a flat rate that starts at $64 per month. If you charge your EV outside of these hours, you’ll pay an additional $0.25 per kWh.

Tucson Electric Power

Tucson Electric Power also offers two time-of-use plans. The first option has a basic rate of $12 per month in addition to an energy charge per kWh that is dependent on whether you charge during off-peak or on-peak hours.

During the summer rates start at $0.1927 per kWh during on-peak hours and $0.1219 per kWh during off-peak hours. In the winter you can expect rates from $0.1333 per kWh during on-peak hours and $0.1248 per kWh during off-peak hours.

The utility also offers a time-of-use plan with a demand charge. Depending on your usage, you’ll pay a demand fee of $11.60 or $16.85 per month on top of the basic $12 fee. However, you’ll benefit from super off-peak rates of $0.019 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. On-peak and off-peak rates will also be lower than the standard time-of-use plan.

UNS Electric Inc

UNS Electric Inc. offers three options for time-of-use plans to its residential customers. The most advantageous plan offers a super off-peak rate for EV owners. Summer rates vary between $0.14 per kWh during on-peak hours and $0.04 per kWh during super off-peak hours, while winter rates range from $0.03 to $0.12 per kWh for off-peak and on-peak hours, respectively. Super off-peak hours occur from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

If you can stagger your electricity usage, the utility’s demand-charge plan can be a very beneficial option. Instead of paying an energy charge ranging from $0.04 to $0.05 per kWh depending on usage, you’ll pay a flat fee of $6.82 for the first 7 kW you use during your busiest hour and $9.61 afterward.

You can also sign up for a standard time-of-use plan, which can be useful for reducing the cost of your overall electricity usage, including EV charging, however, the rates are slightly higher than the EV time-of-use plan, and you won’t benefit from the super off-peak rates.

Public Charging Stations in Arizona

Arizona has received $76.5 million in NEVI funding to develop its statewide charging network. Besides developing an EV charging network in urban areas, the state has identified nine highway segments that will become Alternative Fuels Corridors.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Arizona?

Arizona has over 1,270 public EV charging stations.

Here’s a current breakdown of the public EV chargers available in the state of Arizona:

    • Level 2 charging stations: 1,113
    • Level 2 charging ports: 2,652
    • DC Fast charging stations: 176
    • DC Fast charging ports: 1,034
    • Tesla Supercharger stations: 49
    • Tesla Supercharger ports: 766

How Much Does Public Charging Cost in Arizona?

On average, you can expect to pay $0.53 per kWh when using a public EV charging station in Arizona. However, pricing can vary based on the location, network, and charging level.

For instance, the SemaCharge chargers located at the Mason Oliver Apartments in Phoenix cost $0.16 per kWh in addition to a fee of $2 per hour for parking.

Are There Free Public Electric Car Charging Stations in Arizona?

Yes, there are plenty of free public chargers offered as a perk by some local businesses in Arizona, such as hotels or malls, and some state parks also offer free EV charging, including the Grand Canyon National Park.

Where Are Public Charging Stations Located for Electric Cars in Arizona?

You’ll find public EV charging stations located all over the state, with many typically found in more urban areas. Parking garages, car dealerships, hotels, and destination businesses such as malls have notably embraced EV charging as a way to help drive business. Municipal buildings, public libraries, museums, and state parks are other places where you’re likely to find public charging options.

You can use this map to locate the nearest public EV charging options in Arizona.

Arizona Home Electrification Incentives

While Arizonians can take advantage of the incentives offered by utilities in the state, residents can also save on a wide range of other whole home electrification projects.

The HOMES program includes incentives to help offset the cost of whole-house retrofit projects and you can also earn point-of-sale rebates on heat pumps and other electrification technologies through the HEEHRA program if you meet set income requirements.

Additionally, with the number of clear days and lower average solar costs in the state, Arizona is one of the best places in the country to install solar panels. Arizona residents can save even more by taking advantage of a 25% income tax credit offered to those who invest in residential solar.

Qmerit is the #1 Most Trusted EV Charger Installer in Arizona

With the savings available from Arizona utility’s time-of-use programs and EV charging rebates along with the rapidly increasing rate of EV adoption, there has never been a better time to make the switch to electrification in the Grand Canyon State.

To take full advantage of these discounted rates, hiring a qualified electrician who can install an EV charger adapted to your unique needs is essential.

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 450,000 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!