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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Colorado (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Colorado costs about $4.53 per 100 miles and $50.95 a month at 17.17¢/kWh; a full charge is about $15.67. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Colorado

Charging a **2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD** (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Colorado's average residential price of 17.17¢/kWh costs about **$4.53 per 100 miles** and **$50.95 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about **$15.67**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $4.53 (17.17¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $611.38 (vs $2,010.60 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $15.67 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $50.95 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Colorado

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Colorado at 17.17¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $5.19 | $58.42 | $16.41 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $5.08 | $57.15 | $15.70 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $5.19 | $58.42 | $16.31 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.53 | $50.95 | $15.67 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.23 | $47.59 | $15.36 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $4.17 | $46.94 | $13.39 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.53 | $50.95 | $15.67 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.23 | $47.59 | $15.36 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $4.40 | $49.54 | $15.24 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $5.31 | $59.72 | $15.82 |

## 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 Colorado

With regular gasoline at $4.468 a gallon (EIA Rocky Mountain average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,010.60 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $611.38 — $1,399.22 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/tesla-model-3/) | 13.31 | $3.51 | $39.49 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/tesla-model-3/) | 13.54 | $3.57 | $40.18 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/tesla-model-3/) | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/tesla-model-3/) | 14.82 | $3.91 | $43.97 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-3/) | 15.05 | $3.97 | $44.66 |
| [Kansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kansas/tesla-model-3/) | 15.47 | $4.08 | $45.90 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/tesla-model-3/) | 16.51 | $4.35 | $48.99 |
| Colorado this page | 17.17 | $4.53 | $50.95 |

## Other EVs in Colorado

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-y/) $51.89 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-s/) $62.75 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-model-x/) $66.15 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/tesla-cybertruck/) $82.88 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $63.01 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $68.85 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $95.72 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $64.97 ( / 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 Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.53 per 100 miles and $50.95 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 17.17¢/kWh.

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

About $15.67 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 Colorado?

On fuel, yes: $611.38 a year versus $2,010.60 for a 30 mpg car at $4.468/gal.

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