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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Connecticut (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Connecticut costs about $6.46 per 100 miles and $72.73 a month at 24.51¢/kWh; a full charge is about $22.37. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Connecticut

Charging a **2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD** (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Connecticut's average residential price of 24.51¢/kWh costs about **$6.46 per 100 miles** and **$72.73 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about **$22.37**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $6.46 (24.51¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $872.73 (vs $1,912.05 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $22.37 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $72.73 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Connecticut

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Connecticut at 24.51¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $7.41 | $83.40 | $23.43 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $7.25 | $81.58 | $22.41 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $7.41 | $83.40 | $23.28 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $6.46 | $72.73 | $22.37 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $6.04 | $67.94 | $21.92 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $5.96 | $67.01 | $19.12 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $6.46 | $72.73 | $22.37 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $6.04 | $67.94 | $21.92 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $6.29 | $70.72 | $21.75 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $7.58 | $85.26 | $22.58 |

## 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 Connecticut

With regular gasoline at $4.249 a gallon (EIA New England average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,912.05 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $872.73 — $1,039.32 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Connecticut this page | 24.51 | $6.46 | $72.73 |
| [Rhode Island](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-3/) | 28.18 | $7.43 | $83.62 |
| [New York](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-york/tesla-model-3/) | 28.65 | $7.56 | $85.01 |
| [Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-3/) | 30.48 | $8.04 | $90.44 |

## Other EVs in Connecticut

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-model-y/) $74.07 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-model-s/) $89.58 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-model-x/) $94.43 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-cybertruck/) $118.31 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $89.94 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $98.28 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $136.63 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $92.74 ( / 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 Connecticut](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $6.46 per 100 miles and $72.73 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 24.51¢/kWh.

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

About $22.37 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 Connecticut?

On fuel, yes: $872.73 a year versus $1,912.05 for a 30 mpg car at $4.249/gal.

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