EV Charge Cost

Tesla in Ohio, EIA August 2026 prices

Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Ohio

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Ohio's average residential price of 19.38¢/kWh costs about $5.11 per 100 miles and $57.51 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $17.69.

Per month

$57.51

13,500 mi a year

Per 100 miles
$5.1119.38¢/kWh
Per year
$690.07vs $1,865.25 for gas
Full charge
$17.69346 mi EPA range
Per month
$57.5113,500 mi a year

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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD in Ohio at 19.38¢/kWh:

Per month
$57.51
Per year
$690.07
Per 100 miles
$5.11
Full charge (346 mi)
$17.69

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 Ohio

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Ohio at 19.38¢/kWh
TrimkWh/100 miEPA rangePer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2316 mi$5.86$65.94$18.52
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance29.6309 mi$5.73$64.50$17.72
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2314 mi$5.86$65.94$18.41
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD26.4346 mi$5.11$57.51$17.69
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD24.6363 mi$4.78$53.72$17.33
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD24.3321 mi$4.71$52.99$15.12
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD26.4346 mi$5.11$57.51$17.69
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD24.6363 mi$4.78$53.72$17.33
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels)25.6346 mi$4.97$55.92$17.20
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.9298 mi$5.99$67.41$17.86

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 Ohio

Tesla Model 3$690.07
30 mpg gas car$1,865.25
13,500 miles a year

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 $690.07 — $1,175.18 less.

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD monthly charging cost, Ohio and neighboring states
StateElectricity (¢/kWh)Per 100 milesPer month
Kentucky13.80$3.64$40.95
West Virginia16.31$4.30$48.40
Indiana17.02$4.49$50.50
Ohio this page19.38$5.11$57.51
Pennsylvania21.77$5.74$64.60
Michigan22.99$6.06$68.22

Other EVs in Ohio

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

Questions people ask

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

About $5.11 per 100 miles and $57.51 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 19.38¢/kWh.

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

About $17.69 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 Ohio?

On fuel, yes: $690.07 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/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.