Tesla in Montana, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Montana
Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Montana's average residential price of 15.57¢/kWh costs about $4.11 per 100 miles and $46.20 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $14.21.
Per month
$46.2013,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $4.1115.57¢/kWh
- Per year
- $554.40vs $2,010.60 for gas
- Full charge
- $14.21346 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $46.2013,500 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 Montana
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 | $4.71 | $52.98 | $14.88 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $4.61 | $51.82 | $14.23 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $4.71 | $52.98 | $14.79 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.11 | $46.20 | $14.21 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.84 | $43.16 | $13.93 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.78 | $42.57 | $12.15 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.11 | $46.20 | $14.21 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.84 | $43.16 | $13.93 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $3.99 | $44.93 | $13.82 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $4.81 | $54.16 | $14.35 |
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 Montana
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 $554.40 — $1,456.20 less.
Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $3.51 | $39.49 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $3.53 | $39.67 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $4.00 | $44.95 |
| Montana this page | 15.57 | $4.11 | $46.20 |
Other EVs in Montana
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$47.05 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$56.90 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$59.99 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$75.16 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$57.13 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$62.44 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$86.80 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$58.92 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in Montana.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Montana?
About $4.11 per 100 miles and $46.20 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 15.57¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in Montana?
About $14.21 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 Montana?
On fuel, yes: $554.40 a year versus $2,010.60 for a 30 mpg car at $4.468/gal.