Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in Arizona
4 state or local incentives for drivers, 5 utilities with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in Arizona. Every program links to its official page and the U.S. Department of Energy AFDC entry.
Updated November 2026 · AFDC data retrieved November 6, 2026
Arizona EV rebates, tax credits and perks
Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Use Tax Exemption
CurrentState IncentivesArizona use taxes do not apply to natural gas or propane used in an AFV, AFVs converted to operate on alternative fuels, or the equipment used to convert a diesel vehicle to an AFV. Recognized alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, and a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 1-215 and 42-5159)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Parking Incentive
CurrentState IncentivesAn individual driving a dedicated AFV may park without penalty in parking areas that are designated for carpool operators, provided the vehicle is using alternative fuel. Recognized alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, and a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 1-215 and 28-877)
AFDC entry · enacted January 1, 2013
Reduced Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) License Tax
CurrentState IncentivesFor AFVs purchased by December 31, 2022, the vehicle license tax for an AFV registered in Arizona is $4 for every $100 in assessed value. The minimum amount of the annual AFV license tax is $5. AFV assessed values are determined as follows: - For AFVs initially registered between before December 31, 2022, the assessed value of the AFV is 20% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP); - For each succeeding year, for the purpose of calculating the license tax, the assessed value of the AFV is reduced by 15% from the value from the preceding year.
Official program page: AFV · AFDC entry · amended June 7, 2019 · AFDC updated June 28, 2019
Zero Emission Vehicle Emissions Test Exemption
CurrentState IncentivesElectric vehicles registered in Arizona are not required to complete annual emissions testing. All alternative fuel vehicles, excluding electric and hydrogen vehicles, used to commute into Phoenix or Tucson are required to be emissions tested before they are registered. For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 49-541, 49-542 and 49-542.05)
Official program page: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · AFDC entry · enacted January 1, 2016 · AFDC updated May 13, 2015
Arizona home and community charging incentives
No current state-level charger incentive for residents is listed for Arizona; many utilities below offer charger rebates.
Arizona utility EV programs
5 utilities list residential EV programs; 4 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 4 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Company | municipal utility | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs | 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Liberty Utilities | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEH) | cooperative | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Salt River Project | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🚗 Fleet Electrification Assessment 🚗 Off-Road EV Equipment Rebates | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Tucson Electric Power | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
⚡ rates and fuel pricing · 🔌 charging equipment and installation · 🚗 vehicle rebates. AFDC lists program types; amounts, eligibility and waitlists are on the utility's own page — follow the link and confirm the program is open before you buy.
Arizona EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
No EV-specific registration fee listed for Arizona.
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for Arizona. Ended: High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption (2019-10-01); High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption (2025-09-30).
Arizona laws that affect EV owners
3 law or regulations (right-to-charge, multifamily charging, parking, inspections and more)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Special License Plate
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) must issue a special license plate or sticker to dedicated AFVs. Dedicated AFVs include vehicles powered exclusively by propane, compressed natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, or a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas. AFVs may not be capable of operating on any other fuel type. There is no limit to the number of AFV license plates ADOT can issue. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) must inspect vehicles converted to operate solely on alternative fuel and issue an Alternative Fuel Certificate before converted vehicles may receive the AFV special plate or sticker.
Official program page: Specialty Plates · AFDC entry · amended May 13, 2025 · AFDC updated June 12, 2020
Electric Vehicle (EV) Definition and Implementation Plan
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe Arizona Corporation Commission (Commission) defines EVs as transportation vehicles that use electricity for propulsion. The Commission issued an EV policy statement that provides guidelines on EVs, charging infrastructure, and transportation electrification to utilities the Commission regulates. The policy addresses the state of EVs in Arizona, EV benefits, and barriers to adoption. This policy purposefully does not define the Commission's role with respect to EV charging infrastructure operated by non-utilities at this time, but the Commission will explore it in the future.
Official program page: EV policy statement · AFDC entry · enacted January 16, 2019 · AFDC updated December 19, 2019
Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Space Regulation
CurrentLaws and RegulationsAn individual is not allowed to stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle within any parking space specifically designated for parking and charging EVs unless the motor vehicle is an EV and has been issued an alternative fuel vehicle special plate or sticker. Violators may be subject to a civil penalty of at least $350. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-876)
Recently ended Arizona EV programs
1 program ended in the last 3 years
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
Ended (expired 2025-09-30)State IncentivesThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) allows qualified alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) with an AFV license plate to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of occupants. Qualified AFVs include vehicles powered exclusively by electricity, propane, natural gas, hydrogen, or a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas. This exemption expires September 20, 2025. For more information about vehicle eligibility and HOV access, visit the ADOT AFV website.
Official program page: AFV · AFDC entry · AFDC updated June 12, 2020
Arizona programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
1 program
Arizona's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated NEVI Guidance. For more information about Arizona's NEVI planning process, see the ADOT Arizona Electric Vehicle Program website.
Official program page: NEVI Guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 14, 2022
Public EV charging stations in Arizona
1,570 stations · 3,248 Level 2 ports · 1,598 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 355 | 164 |
| Tucson | 181 | 112 |
| Scottsdale | 160 | 84 |
| Tempe | 114 | 76 |
| Mesa | 95 | 88 |
| Chandler | 80 | 57 |
| Flagstaff | 44 | 47 |
| Gilbert | 43 | 39 |
| Avondale | 41 | 17 |
| Goodyear | 40 | 34 |
| Sedona | 26 | 24 |
| Glendale | 26 | 62 |
| Queen Creek | 21 | 26 |
| Surprise | 20 | 12 |
| Yuma | 16 | 42 |
| Peoria | 16 | 18 |
| Sierra Vista | 13 | 5 |
| Prescott | 12 | 21 |
| Apache Junction | 10 | 8 |
| Waddell | 10 | 0 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 919 |
| Blink | 175 |
| Non-networked | 111 |
| Tesla Destination | 83 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 69 |
| Electrify America | 28 |
| EVgo | 24 |
| Loop | 23 |
| EV Connect | 19 |
| AmpUp | 17 |
| Red E | 16 |
| Evoke | 16 |
Connectors: J1772 at 1,293 stations, CCS at 159, NACS/Tesla at 187, CHAdeMO at 53.
Cost to charge an EV at home in Arizona
About $5.68 per 100 miles at 15.36¢/kWh
Defaults: 12,000 miles a year and 30 MPG are examples — enter your own. Energy only (no maintenance, insurance or depreciation). Efficiency is the EPA combined kWh/100 mi rating (window sticker); real-world use varies with speed, weather and charging.
Electric cars for sale in Arizona
585 EVs and 168 plug-in hybrids · 3.5% of Arizona listings · median EV asking $44,647
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Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in Arizona?
- Yes. The U.S. Department of Energy lists 4 state or local incentives for drivers, 5 utilities with residential EV programs in Arizona (as of November 6, 2026): Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Use Tax Exemption; Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Parking Incentive; Reduced Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) License Tax; Zero Emission Vehicle Emissions Test Exemption. Funding and eligibility change, so check each official program page.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in Arizona?
- No. The federal new and used clean vehicle credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 (IRS), and the home charger credit (30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
- Does Arizona charge an EV registration fee?
- AFDC lists no EV-specific registration fee in Arizona as of November 6, 2026.
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in Arizona?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in Arizona; a previous program (High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption) is no longer active.
- How many public EV charging stations are in Arizona?
- 1,570 open public charging stations with 3,248 Level 2 and 1,598 DC fast charging ports, per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator (November 6, 2026).
- How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Arizona?
- At Arizona's average residential electricity price of 15.36¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $5.68 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $4.77/gal (West Coast less California, EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in Arizona on AutosXchange?
- 585 EVs and 168 plug-in hybrids from Arizona dealers, 3.5% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $44,647.
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.