How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3?
A 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD costs from $3.45 per 100 miles to charge in Washington to $7.86 in California, across the 5 states covered. At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.0¢/kWh it costs $4.38 per 100 miles and $14.07 for a full charge.
At 24.3 kWh per 100 miles (EPA combined), it is the 1st most efficient of the 10 EVs on OutletBill. EPA lists 5 2026 trims, from 24.3 to 30.2 kWh per 100 miles.
Cost to charge the Tesla Model 3 by state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 100 mi | Per month | vs gas / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.2¢/kWh | $11.07 | $3.45 | $35 | −$1,369 |
| Florida | 15.4¢/kWh | $12.02 | $3.74 | $38 | −$855 |
| Texas | 16.0¢/kWh | $12.47 | $3.88 | $39 | −$721 |
| New York | 28.6¢/kWh | $22.31 | $6.95 | $71 | −$533 |
| California | 32.3¢/kWh | $25.23 | $7.86 | $80 | −$965 |
2026 Standard RWD, 1,016 mi/month. "vs gas" compares with the 2026 Honda Accord (32 mpg, regular); − means the EV costs less.
Every 2026 Tesla Model 3 trim at the U.S. average rate
| Trim | EPA range | kWh/100 mi | Full charge | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard RWD | 321 mi | 24.3 | $14.07 | $4.38 |
| Premium RWD | 363 mi | 24.6 | $16.14 | $4.44 |
| Premium AWD | 346 mi | 26.4 | $16.46 | $4.76 |
| Performance | 309 mi | 29.6 | $16.49 | $5.34 |
| Performance AWD | 314 mi | 30.2 | $17.13 | $5.46 |
At 18.0¢/kWh (U.S. average). Highlighted: trim used for headline figures.