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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Montana (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Montana costs about $4.11 per 100 miles and $46.20 a month at 15.57¢/kWh; a full charge is about $14.21. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $4.11 (15.57¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $554.40 (vs $2,010.60 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $14.21 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $46.20 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Montana

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Montana at 15.57¢/kWh**

| 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/tesla-model-3/) | 13.31 | $3.51 | $39.49 |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/tesla-model-3/) | 13.37 | $3.53 | $39.67 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/tesla-model-3/) | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-3/) | 15.15 | $4.00 | $44.95 |
| Montana this page | 15.57 | $4.11 | $46.20 |

## Other EVs in Montana

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-y/) $47.05 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-s/) $56.90 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-x/) $59.99 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-cybertruck/) $75.16 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $57.13 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $62.44 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $86.80 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $58.92 ( / 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 Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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