Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3
Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home for its full EPA range costs about $14.03 to $16.06 at the US average price, depending on the trim: about $40–$41 a month for 920 miles.
Efficiency EPA combined, from the wallPrice US avg 17.99¢/kWh (12 months to July 2026)
Every Tesla Model 3 trim
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Full-range charge | 920 mi a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD (2026) | 24.3 | 321 mi | $14.03 | $40 |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (2026) | 24.6 | 363 mi | $16.06 | $41 |
Full-range charge: the energy from the wall to drive the EPA range (78 kWh / 89 kWh), at the US average home price.
By state
| State | ¢/kWh | Standard RWD | Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.3 | $9.61 | $11.00 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | $9.87 | $11.30 |
| Nebraska | 12.9 | $10.03 | $11.48 |
| Louisiana | 13.0 | $10.13 | $11.60 |
| Utah | 13.3 | $10.39 | $11.89 |
| Nevada | 13.4 | $10.42 | $11.93 |
| Arkansas | 13.4 | $10.48 | $11.99 |
| Tennessee | 13.6 | $10.58 | $12.11 |
| Oklahoma | 13.7 | $10.69 | $12.23 |
| Montana | 13.8 | $10.80 | $12.36 |
| Kentucky | 13.9 | $10.87 | $12.44 |
| Missouri | 13.9 | $10.88 | $12.46 |
| Wyoming | 14.0 | $10.93 | $12.51 |
| Washington | 14.1 | $11.01 | $12.61 |
| Iowa | 14.1 | $11.02 | $12.62 |
| South Dakota | 14.2 | $11.08 | $12.68 |
| Mississippi | 14.8 | $11.52 | $13.19 |
| North Carolina | 14.8 | $11.52 | $13.19 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | $11.77 | $13.48 |
| Georgia | 15.1 | $11.79 | $13.50 |
| New Mexico | 15.3 | $11.96 | $13.69 |
| Florida | 15.4 | $12.00 | $13.74 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $12.01 | $13.75 |
| West Virginia | 15.5 | $12.07 | $13.82 |
| Oregon | 15.5 | $12.09 | $13.84 |
| South Carolina | 15.6 | $12.20 | $13.97 |
| Texas | 16.0 | $12.45 | $14.25 |
| Minnesota | 16.2 | $12.64 | $14.48 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $12.82 | $14.68 |
| Virginia | 16.5 | $12.85 | $14.72 |
| Colorado | 16.6 | $12.93 | $14.81 |
| Indiana | 16.9 | $13.21 | $15.13 |
| Delaware | 17.8 | $13.88 | $15.89 |
| Ohio | 18.3 | $14.24 | $16.30 |
| Wisconsin | 18.7 | $14.62 | $16.73 |
| Illinois | 18.8 | $14.66 | $16.78 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.7 | $16.15 | $18.48 |
| Maryland | 21.0 | $16.40 | $18.78 |
| Michigan | 21.1 | $16.42 | $18.80 |
| New Jersey | 23.8 | $18.55 | $21.24 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $18.56 | $21.25 |
| District of Columbia | 24.2 | $18.88 | $21.61 |
| New Hampshire | 26.7 | $20.80 | $23.82 |
| Alaska | 26.9 | $20.94 | $23.98 |
| Connecticut | 28.0 | $21.83 | $24.99 |
| New York | 28.4 | $22.15 | $25.35 |
| Rhode Island | 29.3 | $22.83 | $26.14 |
| Maine | 29.3 | $22.86 | $26.17 |
| Massachusetts | 30.4 | $23.74 | $27.17 |
| California | 33.0 | $25.73 | $29.46 |
| Hawaii | 43.5 | $33.94 | $38.85 |
Tesla Model 3 charging: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3?
At the US average home price of 17.99¢/kWh (EIA, 12 months to July 2026), charging for the full EPA range costs about $14.03 for the Standard RWD (321 mi) and $16.06 for the Premium RWD (363 mi).
How much does it cost per month to charge a Tesla Model 3?
Driving 920 miles a month, about $40 (Standard RWD) or $41 (Premium RWD) at the US average price; from $28 in North Dakota to $98 in Hawaii.
What does it cost on my utility’s plan?
A time-of-use plan can cut the cost well below the average. The EV charging calculator prices your trim on your utility’s actual plan and charging hour.