Arizona Vehicle Cost Guide 2026

Arizona charges a 5.6% state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) on vehicle sales. Counties and cities typically add 1% to 3.5% in local taxes, bringing the typical total to 7.5% to 9.1%. Vehicles also pay an annual vehicle license tax (VLT) of $2.80 per $100 of assessed value. Arizona does not offer a state EV tax credit, though EV owners enjoy single-occupant access to HOV lanes until 2027. Emissions tests are required in Maricopa and Pima counties.