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Tesla in Arkansas, EIA August 2026 prices

Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Arkansas's average residential price of 14.37¢/kWh costs about $3.79 per 100 miles and $42.64 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $13.11.

Per month

$42.64

13,500 mi a year

Per 100 miles
$3.7914.37¢/kWh
Per year
$511.68vs $1,702.80 for gas
Full charge
$13.11346 mi EPA range
Per month
$42.6413,500 mi a year

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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD in Arkansas at 14.37¢/kWh:

Per month
$42.64
Per year
$511.68
Per 100 miles
$3.79
Full charge (346 mi)
$13.11

Based on 26.4 kWh per 100 miles (EPA, measured at the wall) and 13,500 miles a year — about 297 kWh a month.

Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Arkansas

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Arkansas at 14.37¢/kWh
TrimkWh/100 miEPA rangePer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2316 mi$4.35$48.90$13.73
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance29.6309 mi$4.25$47.83$13.14
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2314 mi$4.35$48.90$13.65
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD26.4346 mi$3.79$42.64$13.11
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD24.6363 mi$3.54$39.83$12.85
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD24.3321 mi$3.49$39.29$11.21
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD26.4346 mi$3.79$42.64$13.11
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD24.6363 mi$3.54$39.83$12.85
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels)25.6346 mi$3.69$41.46$12.75
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.9298 mi$4.44$49.98$13.24

Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

Level 1, 120 V5.5 mi/h
Level 2, 32 A29.1 mi/h
Level 2, 48 A43.7 mi/h
Based on 26.4 kWh/100 mi (EPA). The car's onboard charger may cap AC charging.

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD adds about 5.5 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 29.1 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the charging time calculator.

Tesla Model 3 vs a gas car in Arkansas

Tesla Model 3$511.68
30 mpg gas car$1,702.80
13,500 miles a year

With regular gasoline at $3.784 a gallon (EIA Gulf Coast average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,702.80 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $511.68 — $1,191.12 less.

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD monthly charging cost, Arkansas and neighboring states
StateElectricity (¢/kWh)Per 100 milesPer month
Louisiana12.87$3.39$38.19
Tennessee13.42$3.54$39.82
Arkansas this page14.37$3.79$42.64
Mississippi14.43$3.81$42.82
Oklahoma14.82$3.91$43.97
Texas15.91$4.20$47.21
Missouri16.02$4.23$47.54

Other EVs in Arkansas

See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in Arkansas.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas?

About $3.79 per 100 miles and $42.64 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 14.37¢/kWh.

How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas?

About $13.11 for 91.3 kWh from the wall, enough for the 346-mile EPA range of the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD.

How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home?

Adding 100 miles takes about 18 h 19 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 3 h 26 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).

Is a Tesla Model 3 cheaper to run than a gas car in Arkansas?

On fuel, yes: $511.68 a year versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg car at $3.784/gal.

Data updated October 26, 2026. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026 residential prices), EIA weekly gasoline prices (October 19, 2026), EPA vehicle data. See the methodology.