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Arizona has no state EV rebate, so the case for a Tesla here rests on running costs and sunshine. APS and SRP both offer time-of-use plans with cheap overnight or midday windows, and rooftop solar is common enough that many owners charge for close to nothing.
Heat is the trade-off. On 110°F days the car spends energy keeping the battery and cabin cool, even while parked if Cabin Overheat Protection is on. That costs a little range but protects the battery, which is why Teslas in Phoenix hold up well.
| Model | Base price | Destination + order fee | Tax (5.6%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | $36,990 | $1,640 | $2,163 | $40,793 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | $42,490 | $1,640 | $2,471 | $46,601 |
| Model Y Standard RWD | $39,990 | $1,640 | $2,331 | $43,961 |
| Model Y Premium RWD | $45,990 | $1,640 | $2,667 | $50,297 |
5.6% is the state transaction privilege tax. Cities and counties add their own; Phoenix totals about 8.6%. Base prices are Tesla’s US prices as reported on 2026-10-26 (tesla.com could not be checked directly). Tax is applied to price plus fees, which is a simplification: title, registration and local fees are extra. Every trim and state is in Tesla price by state.
Ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Any page still promising $7,500 off a new Tesla is out of date.
For 2025 to 2028, buyers who finance a new US-assembled vehicle for personal use can deduct up to $10,000 a year of loan interest, phasing out at higher incomes. Model 3 and Model Y sold in the US are assembled in California or Texas. Confirm your eligibility with a tax professional.
Arizona has no state purchase rebate for EVs.
APS, SRP and Tucson Electric Power offer EV or time-of-use plans with low off-peak prices. Pick one before your first month of charging.
More on what replaced the federal credit: Tesla tax credit ended.
Average residential rate, 15.1¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Off-peak EV plans are lower. Gas: AAA state average for regular, 2026-10-26. Assumes 12,000 miles a year, 0.28 kWh per mile for a Model 3 including charging losses, and a 30 mpg gas car at about $4.51/gal. Prices last checked October 26, 2026; we refresh them monthly. Run your own numbers in the savings calculator.
Tesla delivers across the state, including Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale and Gilbert.
The Model 3 Standard RWD starts at $36,990. Add Tesla's $1,640 destination and order fee and the 5.6% state rate used on this page and it comes to about $40,793 before title and registration. 5.6% is the state transaction privilege tax. Cities and counties add their own; Phoenix totals about 8.6%.
Teslas actively cool the battery, so heat costs some energy rather than causing damage. Parking in shade and keeping the car plugged in during heat waves helps.
A time-of-use or EV plan with an overnight or super off-peak window. Schedule charging inside that window in the Tesla app.
There is no state purchase rebate. Savings come from utility EV plans, solar, and lower maintenance.
At 15¢/kWh, a Model 3 costs about $4 per 100 miles to charge at home, or roughly $507 a year, versus about $1,804 for a comparable gas car.
More answers in the Tesla FAQ.