EV charging in Arkansas: stations, EVs and home cost
Arkansas has 383 public charging stations, 65 of them with DC fast ports: 13 per 100,000 residents (rank 43) and 3.9 per 1,000 road miles (rank 45). 12,300 battery electric and 4,900 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Arkansas in 2025, 0.4% of light-duty vehicles; 2,400 EVs in 2021. That is 16 plug-in cars per public port. Charging 100 miles at home costs $4.85 at 12.84 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $17.06 at $3.92 a gallon (3.5 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,645 a year.
383 public stations in Arkansas: 13 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Arkansas | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Arkansas | 383 | 36 | 27 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 65 | 41 | 287 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 12.6 | 43 | 2.1 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Arkansas public road | 3.9 | 45 | 99,165 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 820 | - | 1,107 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 40 | 39 | 0 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 74 | - | 55 with CCS, 15 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Arkansas: ChargePoint Network 152, Blink Network 52, Non-Networked 50, Tesla Destination 48; 20 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Arkansas by county and city: 49 counties with a station
| Arkansas county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 112 | 15 | 28.1 | 398,949 |
| Benton County | 46 | 8 | 15.6 | 294,541 |
| Washington County | 40 | 4 | 15.9 | 251,863 |
| Faulkner County | 17 | 3 | 13.5 | 126,001 |
| Garland County | 17 | 3 | 17.0 | 100,062 |
| Pope County | 10 | 2 | 15.7 | 63,830 |
| Lonoke County | 10 | 0 | 13.4 | 74,747 |
| Saline County | 7 | 3 | 5.6 | 125,724 |
49 of 75 counties in Arkansas have at least one public station; 26 have none. County from station ZIP; 1 unplaced.
| Arkansas city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 84 | 22% |
| Bentonville | 30 | 8% |
| Fayetteville | 26 | 7% |
| North Little Rock | 19 | 5% |
| Conway | 16 | 4% |
| Hot Springs | 16 | 4% |
79 cities and towns in Arkansas have a listed station.
Arkansas among its neighbours
| Closest to Arkansas | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this page) | 13 | 0.4 | $4.85 | $3.92 | - |
| Missouri | +9 | +0.3 | +0.25 | +0.37 | 230 |
| Oklahoma | -3 | +0.2 | +0.11 | +0.37 | 237 |
| Mississippi | -5 | -0.2 | +0.45 | +0.00 | 258 |
| Kansas | +7 | +0.3 | +0.65 | +0.37 | 300 |
Arkansas against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
EVs on the road in Arkansas: 12,300 in 2025
| Year in Arkansas | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,400 | 1,800 | 0.09 | 2,690,900 |
| 2022 | 5,100 | 2,500 | 0.19 | 2,685,400 |
| 2023 | 7,100 | 3,200 | 0.26 | 2,708,300 |
| 2024 | 9,500 | 3,800 | 0.35 | 2,737,200 |
| 2025 | 12,300 | 4,900 | 0.44 | 2,778,300 |
Arkansas: EVs grew 5.1 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 6 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 4.1 EVs per 1,000 residents.
Charging 100 miles at home in Arkansas: $4.85
| Vehicle | Arkansas kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $3.75 | $505 | 13.2 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $4.85 | $654 | 17.0 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $6.07 | $818 | 21.3 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $17.06 | $2,299 | 38.6 |
Arkansas: 12.84 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $3.924 a gallon.
CSV| Arkansas miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $187 | $243 | $303 | $853 | $610 |
| 10,000 | $375 | $485 | $607 | $1,706 | $1,221 |
| 13,476 | $505 | $654 | $818 | $2,299 | $1,645 |
| 15,000 | $562 | $728 | $910 | $2,559 | $1,831 |
| 20,000 | $750 | $971 | $1,214 | $3,412 | $2,441 |
Gasoline against electricity in Arkansas: $17.06 against $4.85
| Measure | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Arkansas, $ a gallon | 3.92, Gulf Coast (PADD 3) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.171 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.049 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,645 |
| Break-even power price in Arkansas, ¢ per kWh | 45.1 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.451 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 17.0 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -56 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 29.8, 33.9, 22.2 |
| Home use in Arkansas, kWh a month | 1,074 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 40 |
| Arkansas gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Arkansas | 25 mpg saving in Arkansas | 30 mpg saving in Arkansas | 40 mpg saving in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | $1,367 | $963 | $693 | $357 |
| $3.50 | $1,704 | $1,232 | $918 | $525 |
| $4.00 | $2,041 | $1,502 | $1,143 | $693 |
| $4.50 | $2,378 | $1,772 | $1,367 | $862 |
| $5.00 | $2,715 | $2,041 | $1,592 | $1,030 |
Arkansas time-of-use rates
Arkansas: time-of-use 43% of utilities, smart meters 83.8%, dynamic 7.59 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Arkansas in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Arkansas utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp | 18,776 | 1 | 6.3-8.4 |
| City of Siloam Springs | 8,590 | 1 | 5.5-9.3 |
| Mississippi County Electric Co | 3,232 | 2 | 4.4-10.1 |
Arkansas by month: 11.3 to 13.8 ¢ per kWh
| Arkansas month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.28 | $4.26 | $5.33 |
| Feb | 11.64 | $4.40 | $5.50 |
| Mar | 12.59 | $4.76 | $5.95 |
| Apr | 13.65 | $5.16 | $6.45 |
| May | 13.19 | $4.99 | $6.24 |
| Jun | 13.37 | $5.05 | $6.32 |
| Jul | 13.26 | $5.01 | $6.27 |
| Aug | 13.28 | $5.02 | $6.28 |
| Sep | 13.79 | $5.21 | $6.52 |
| Oct | 13.26 | $5.01 | $6.27 |
| Nov | 13.22 | $5.00 | $6.25 |
| Dec | 12.33 | $4.66 | $5.83 |
12 biggest Arkansas utilities
| Arkansas utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 608,362 | 12.97 | $4.90 | $661 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 101,154 | 12.25 | $4.63 | $624 |
| First Electric Coop Corp | 95,175 | 12.27 | $4.64 | $625 |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp | 72,076 | 13.03 | $4.93 | $664 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 54,372 | 13.33 | $5.04 | $679 |
| North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc | 36,355 | 12.86 | $4.86 | $655 |
| City Water and Light Plant | 35,013 | 6.63 | $2.51 | $338 |
| City of North Little Rock | 34,984 | 12.23 | $4.62 | $623 |
| Conway Corporation | 30,979 | 8.29 | $3.13 | $422 |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp | 25,326 | 11.99 | $4.53 | $611 |
| City of Bentonville | 25,103 | 11.65 | $4.40 | $593 |
| Southwest Arkansas E C C | 24,879 | 12.96 | $4.90 | $660 |
Your numbers for Arkansas
Sources for Arkansas
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 383 public stations in Arkansas
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 12,300 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 99,165 road miles in Arkansas
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 12.84 ¢ per kWh in Arkansas
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $3.92 for Arkansas
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $4.85 in Arkansas; licences and method for Arkansas
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Questions
Arkansas fast chargers, how many?
65 stations with DC fast ports, 287 ports; 2.1 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 49).
Arkansas EV charging cost?
$4.85 per 100 miles at 12.84 ¢; $654 for 13,476 miles. Rank 5 of 51.
Arkansas registered electric cars, how many?
12,300 battery electric and 4,900 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 0.4% of light-duty vehicles, 2,400 in 2021.
Arkansas chargers along the roads?
3.9 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (99,165 miles), rank 45.
Arkansas EV charging stations, how many?
383 public stations, 13 per 100,000 residents (rank 43 of 51); 27 more are private.
Arkansas cars per public charger?
16 plug-in cars per public port, rank 10 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Arkansas CO2 of charging?
17.0 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.451 kg per kWh.
EV or gasoline in Arkansas, which costs less?
$4.85 against $17.06 per 100 miles; $1,645 a year over 13,476 miles at $3.92 a gallon.
Arkansas county with most charging stations?
Pulaski County with 112 stations (15 with DC fast); 49 of 75 counties have any.
Arkansas time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Arkansas: time-of-use 43% of utilities, smart meters 83.8%, dynamic 7.59 per 100. 3 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.