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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in California (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in California costs about $7.85 per 100 miles and $88.28 a month at 29.75¢/kWh; a full charge is about $27.15. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $7.85 (29.75¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,059.31 (vs $2,713.95 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $27.15 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $88.28 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in California

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in California at 29.75¢/kWh**

| 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

**2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD monthly charging cost, California and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-3/) | 12.72 | $3.35 | $37.74 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-3/) | 15.05 | $3.97 | $44.66 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/tesla-model-3/) | 15.92 | $4.20 | $47.24 |
| California this page | 29.75 | $7.85 | $88.28 |

## Other EVs in California

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-y/) $89.91 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-s/) $108.73 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-x/) $114.62 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-cybertruck/) $143.60 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $109.17 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $119.30 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $165.84 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $112.57 ( / 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 California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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