EV Charging in Arizona
Arizona has no state EV purchase rebate, but SRP and APS offer residential charger rebates and strong commercial EV charging programs. SRP commercial rebates reach $25,000 per DC fast charger, and the state's warm climate and growing Phoenix metro are driving steady adoption.
Last updated June 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Moderate- EV Adoption Rate
- 7.0%
- Public Chargers
- 8,000
- Top Incentive
- SRP Commercial DCFC Rebate, up to $25,000 per station
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Utilities serving Arizona
Utility coverage for Arizona is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Residential Incentives
SRP Residential Level 2 Charger Rebate
$250
Salt River Project residential customers purchasing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger
Apply / learn more →APS Residential Level 2 Charger Rebate
$250
Arizona Public Service residential customers purchasing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger
Apply / learn more →APS Smart Charge Program
$25 enrollment + $5/month participation credit
APS residential customers enrolled in EV charging demand-response program
Apply / learn more →Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C)
Up to $1,000 (30% of equipment + installation)
Residential charging equipment installed through June 30, 2026
Apply / learn more →Commercial & Property Owner Incentives
SRP Commercial Level 2 Rebate
Up to $2,500 per port (up to $4,000 for government, multifamily, nonprofits, schools)
SRP commercial customers installing Level 2 EV chargers at a business location
Apply / learn more →SRP Commercial DCFC Rebate
Up to $20,000–$25,000 per DC fast charging station
SRP commercial customers installing DC fast chargers
Apply / learn more →NEVI Formula Program
Up to 80% of project costs
EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Arizona
Apply / learn more →Policy details
EV time-of-use rates
statewideAll three large Arizona electric utilities (APS, SRP, and TEP) offer residential time-of-use rates, with EV-specific plan options available. APS's EV plan runs 4pm to 7pm on-peak weekdays with an overnight super off-peak from 11pm to 5am; SRP's EV Price Plan uses a 2pm to 8pm on-peak window. Off-peak rates are typically 2.5x to 3.8x cheaper than on-peak.
Net metering / solar+EV
net billingArizona ended retail-rate net metering in 2017 through the Arizona Corporation Commission's value-of-solar order. APS, Tucson Electric Power, and UniSource credit exports at a Resource Comparison Proxy rate roughly 9 to 10 cents per kWh against residential retail rates of 12 to 15 cents per kWh. The export rate is recalculated annually and steps down. Salt River Project (a public power district outside ACC jurisdiction) runs its own EV-paired demand-charge plan.
Right to charge
No statewide statuteArizona has no right-to-charge statute. Community associations in Arizona retain discretion to treat EV charging stations as exterior modifications subject to architectural review under the governing documents, and may impose reasonable restrictions or deny installation absent state-level preemption.
EV registration fees
Arizona has no EV-specific registration surcharge. The Vehicle License Tax (VLT) applies at the standard rate for EVs initially registered after January 1, 2023; older AFV-plated EVs retain a reduced VLT rate.
EV: None
PHEV: None
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint are all active. The I-10, I-17, and I-40 corridors have solid coverage. Phoenix metro has strong urban density. Tucson is well-served. Rural corridors between Phoenix and Las Vegas, and Phoenix and Albuquerque, are the primary infrastructure gaps being addressed by NEVI.
Station-network counts for Arizona will appear here once the next AFDC ingest runs.
Regulatory Environment
Arizona has not adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards and has no state ZEV sales mandate. The state has a favorable regulatory climate for EV charging deployment, with no major restrictions on charging station ownership or pricing models. ADOT is administering NEVI corridor funding.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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