EV Charge Cost

Tesla in New Mexico, EIA August 2026 prices

Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in New Mexico

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at New Mexico's average residential price of 16.51¢/kWh costs about $4.35 per 100 miles and $48.99 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $15.07.

Per month

$48.99

13,500 mi a year

Per 100 miles
$4.3516.51¢/kWh
Per year
$587.87vs $1,702.80 for gas
Full charge
$15.07346 mi EPA range
Per month
$48.9913,500 mi a year

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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD in New Mexico at 16.51¢/kWh:

Per month
$48.99
Per year
$587.87
Per 100 miles
$4.35
Full charge (346 mi)
$15.07

Based on 26.4 kWh per 100 miles (EPA, measured at the wall) and 13,500 miles a year — about 297 kWh a month.

Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in New Mexico

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in New Mexico at 16.51¢/kWh
TrimkWh/100 miEPA rangePer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2316 mi$4.99$56.18$15.78
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance29.6309 mi$4.88$54.95$15.09
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2314 mi$4.99$56.18$15.68
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD26.4346 mi$4.35$48.99$15.07
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD24.6363 mi$4.07$45.77$14.77
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD24.3321 mi$4.01$45.14$12.88
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD26.4346 mi$4.35$48.99$15.07
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD24.6363 mi$4.07$45.77$14.77
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels)25.6346 mi$4.23$47.64$14.65
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.9298 mi$5.10$57.43$15.21

Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

Level 1, 120 V5.5 mi/h
Level 2, 32 A29.1 mi/h
Level 2, 48 A43.7 mi/h
Based on 26.4 kWh/100 mi (EPA). The car's onboard charger may cap AC 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 New Mexico

Tesla Model 3$587.87
30 mpg gas car$1,702.80
13,500 miles a year

With regular gasoline at $3.784 a gallon (EIA Gulf Coast average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,702.80 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $587.87 — $1,114.93 less.

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD monthly charging cost, New Mexico and neighboring states
StateElectricity (¢/kWh)Per 100 milesPer month
Utah13.31$3.51$39.49
Oklahoma14.82$3.91$43.97
Arizona15.05$3.97$44.66
Texas15.91$4.20$47.21
New Mexico this page16.51$4.35$48.99
Colorado17.17$4.53$50.95

Other EVs in New Mexico

See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in New Mexico.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in New Mexico?

About $4.35 per 100 miles and $48.99 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 16.51¢/kWh.

How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in New Mexico?

About $15.07 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 New Mexico?

On fuel, yes: $587.87 a year versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg car at $3.784/gal.

Data updated October 26, 2026. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026 residential prices), EIA weekly gasoline prices (October 19, 2026), EPA vehicle data. See the methodology.