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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas costs about $3.79 per 100 miles and $42.64 a month at 14.37¢/kWh; a full charge is about $13.11. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $3.79 (14.37¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $511.68 (vs $1,702.80 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $13.11 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $42.64 (13,500 mi a year)

## 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**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $4.35 | $48.90 | $13.73 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $4.25 | $47.83 | $13.14 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $4.35 | $48.90 | $13.65 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $3.79 | $42.64 | $13.11 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.54 | $39.83 | $12.85 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.49 | $39.29 | $11.21 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $3.79 | $42.64 | $13.11 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.54 | $39.83 | $12.85 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $3.69 | $41.46 | $12.75 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $4.44 | $49.98 | $13.24 |

## Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Tesla Model 3 vs a gas car in Arkansas

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**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-model-3/) | 12.87 | $3.39 | $38.19 |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-3/) | 13.42 | $3.54 | $39.82 |
| Arkansas this page | 14.37 | $3.79 | $42.64 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-3/) | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/tesla-model-3/) | 14.82 | $3.91 | $43.97 |
| [Texas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/tesla-model-3/) | 15.91 | $4.20 | $47.21 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-3/) | 16.02 | $4.23 | $47.54 |

## Other EVs in Arkansas

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-y/) $43.43 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-s/) $52.52 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-x/) $55.36 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-cybertruck/) $69.36 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $52.73 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $57.62 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $80.11 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $54.38 ( / month) 33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range

See the [Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-3/) or [all EVs in Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-3/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.