Tesla in California, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in California
Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at California's average residential price of 29.75¢/kWh costs about $7.85 per 100 miles and $88.28 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $27.15.
Per month
$88.2813,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $7.8529.75¢/kWh
- Per year
- $1,059.31vs $2,713.95 for gas
- Full charge
- $27.15346 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $88.2813,500 mi a year
Calculate for your Tesla Model 3
Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in California
EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $9.00 | $101.23 | $28.43 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $8.80 | $99.02 | $27.20 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $9.00 | $101.23 | $28.25 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $7.85 | $88.28 | $27.15 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $7.33 | $82.47 | $26.61 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $7.23 | $81.34 | $23.21 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $7.85 | $88.28 | $27.15 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $7.33 | $82.47 | $26.61 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $7.63 | $85.84 | $26.40 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $9.20 | $103.48 | $27.41 |
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.
Tesla Model 3 vs a gas car in California
With regular gasoline at $6.031 a gallon (EIA California average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,713.95 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $1,059.31 — $1,654.64 less.
Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states
Other EVs in California
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$89.91 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$108.73 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$114.62 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$143.60 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$109.17 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$119.30 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$165.84 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$112.57 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in California.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in California?
About $7.85 per 100 miles and $88.28 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 29.75¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in California?
About $27.15 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 California?
On fuel, yes: $1,059.31 a year versus $2,713.95 for a 30 mpg car at $6.031/gal.