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

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.

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.