Tesla in District of Columbia, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia
Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at District of Columbia's average residential price of 25.98¢/kWh costs about $6.85 per 100 miles and $77.09 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $23.71.
Per month
$77.0913,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $6.8525.98¢/kWh
- Per year
- $925.07vs $1,940.40 for gas
- Full charge
- $23.71346 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $77.0913,500 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 District of Columbia
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 | $7.86 | $88.40 | $24.83 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $7.69 | $86.47 | $23.75 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $7.86 | $88.40 | $24.67 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $6.85 | $77.09 | $23.71 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $6.40 | $72.02 | $23.24 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $6.31 | $71.03 | $20.27 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $6.85 | $77.09 | $23.71 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $6.40 | $72.02 | $23.24 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $6.66 | $74.96 | $23.06 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $8.03 | $90.37 | $23.94 |
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 District of Columbia
With regular gasoline at $4.312 a gallon (EIA Central Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,940.40 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $925.07 — $1,015.33 less.
Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states
Other EVs in District of Columbia
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$78.51 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$94.95 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$100.09 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$125.40 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$95.33 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$104.18 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$144.83 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$98.31 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in District of Columbia.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia?
About $6.85 per 100 miles and $77.09 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 25.98¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia?
About $23.71 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 District of Columbia?
On fuel, yes: $925.07 a year versus $1,940.40 for a 30 mpg car at $4.312/gal.