Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3
Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home for its full EPA range costs about $14.07 to $17.03 at the US average price, depending on the trim: about $40–$43 a month for 920 miles.
Efficiency EPA combined, from the wallPrice US avg 18.04¢/kWh (12 months to August 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 | $14.07 | $40 |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (2027) | 26 | 363 mi | $17.03 | $43 |
Full-range charge: the energy from the wall to drive the EPA range (78 kWh / 94 kWh), at the US average home price.
By state
| State | ¢/kWh | Standard RWD | Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.3 | $9.63 | $11.66 |
| Nebraska | 12.7 | $9.94 | $12.02 |
| Idaho | 12.8 | $9.96 | $12.05 |
| Louisiana | 13.0 | $10.16 | $12.29 |
| Utah | 13.3 | $10.34 | $12.51 |
| Nevada | 13.4 | $10.49 | $12.69 |
| Arkansas | 13.6 | $10.59 | $12.81 |
| Tennessee | 13.6 | $10.62 | $12.85 |
| Oklahoma | 13.8 | $10.77 | $13.03 |
| Montana | 13.9 | $10.87 | $13.16 |
| Kentucky | 13.9 | $10.88 | $13.17 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | $10.90 | $13.18 |
| Wyoming | 14.0 | $10.93 | $13.22 |
| Iowa | 14.2 | $11.08 | $13.40 |
| Washington | 14.2 | $11.08 | $13.40 |
| South Dakota | 14.3 | $11.14 | $13.48 |
| North Carolina | 14.8 | $11.54 | $13.96 |
| Mississippi | 14.8 | $11.58 | $14.02 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | $11.80 | $14.28 |
| Georgia | 15.2 | $11.83 | $14.32 |
| New Mexico | 15.3 | $11.94 | $14.45 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $12.00 | $14.53 |
| Florida | 15.4 | $12.02 | $14.54 |
| Oregon | 15.5 | $12.11 | $14.66 |
| West Virginia | 15.5 | $12.11 | $14.66 |
| South Carolina | 15.8 | $12.30 | $14.88 |
| Texas | 16.0 | $12.47 | $15.09 |
| Minnesota | 16.3 | $12.70 | $15.37 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $12.82 | $15.52 |
| Colorado | 16.6 | $12.96 | $15.69 |
| Virginia | 16.6 | $12.98 | $15.70 |
| Indiana | 16.9 | $13.18 | $15.95 |
| Delaware | 18.0 | $14.02 | $16.97 |
| Ohio | 18.4 | $14.36 | $17.38 |
| Wisconsin | 18.8 | $14.66 | $17.73 |
| Illinois | 18.9 | $14.75 | $17.85 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.9 | $16.27 | $19.69 |
| Maryland | 21.2 | $16.52 | $19.99 |
| Michigan | 21.3 | $16.60 | $20.08 |
| New Jersey | 23.7 | $18.52 | $22.41 |
| Vermont | 23.9 | $18.64 | $22.56 |
| District of Columbia | 24.5 | $19.10 | $23.10 |
| Alaska | 26.9 | $21.01 | $25.43 |
| New Hampshire | 26.9 | $21.02 | $25.44 |
| Connecticut | 27.4 | $21.39 | $25.88 |
| New York | 28.6 | $22.31 | $26.99 |
| Rhode Island | 29.4 | $22.96 | $27.79 |
| Maine | 29.6 | $23.09 | $27.94 |
| Massachusetts | 30.4 | $23.71 | $28.68 |
| California | 32.3 | $25.23 | $30.52 |
| Hawaii | 44.3 | $34.53 | $41.78 |
Tesla Model 3 charging: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3?
At the US average home price of 18.04¢/kWh (EIA, 12 months to August 2026), charging for the full EPA range costs about $14.07 for the Standard RWD (321 mi) and $17.03 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 $43 (Premium RWD) at the US average price; from $28 in North Dakota to $106 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.