State guide
Arizona
AZ5 / 10AdoptionArizona 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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EV adoption snapshot
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRP Residential Level 2 Charger Rebate | $250 | Salt River Project residential customers purchasing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger | Learn more ↗ |
| APS Residential Level 2 Charger Rebate | $250 | Arizona Public Service residential customers purchasing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger | Learn more ↗ |
| APS Smart Charge Program | $25 enrollment + $5/month participation credit | APS residential customers enrolled in EV charging demand-response program | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Learn more ↗ |
| SRP Commercial DCFC Rebate | Up to $20,000–$25,000 per DC fast charging station | SRP commercial customers installing DC fast chargers | Learn more ↗ |
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Arizona | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- statewide
- Summary
- All 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.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- net billing
- Summary
- Arizona 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.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- Arizona 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.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | None |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Arizona
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Arizona is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
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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