Tesla in Illinois, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Illinois
Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Illinois's average residential price of 19.32¢/kWh costs about $5.10 per 100 miles and $57.33 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $17.63.
Per month
$57.3313,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $5.1019.32¢/kWh
- Per year
- $687.93vs $1,865.25 for gas
- Full charge
- $17.63346 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $57.3313,500 mi a year
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Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Illinois
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 | $5.84 | $65.74 | $18.47 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $5.72 | $64.30 | $17.66 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $5.84 | $65.74 | $18.35 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $5.10 | $57.33 | $17.63 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.76 | $53.55 | $17.28 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $4.70 | $52.82 | $15.07 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $5.10 | $57.33 | $17.63 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.76 | $53.55 | $17.28 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $4.96 | $55.75 | $17.15 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $5.97 | $67.20 | $17.80 |
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 Illinois
With regular gasoline at $4.145 a gallon (EIA Midwest average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,865.25 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $687.93 — $1,177.32 less.
Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states
Other EVs in Illinois
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$58.39 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$70.61 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$74.43 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$93.26 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$70.90 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$77.47 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$107.70 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$73.11 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in Illinois.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Illinois?
About $5.10 per 100 miles and $57.33 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 19.32¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in Illinois?
About $17.63 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 Illinois?
On fuel, yes: $687.93 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.