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Tesla in Rhode Island, EIA August 2026 prices

Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Rhode Island

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Rhode Island's average residential price of 28.18¢/kWh costs about $7.43 per 100 miles and $83.62 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $25.72.

Per month

$83.62

13,500 mi a year

Per 100 miles
$7.4328.18¢/kWh
Per year
$1,003.41vs $1,912.05 for gas
Full charge
$25.72346 mi EPA range
Per month
$83.6213,500 mi a year

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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD in Rhode Island at 28.18¢/kWh:

Per month
$83.62
Per year
$1,003
Per 100 miles
$7.43
Full charge (346 mi)
$25.72

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 Rhode Island

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Rhode Island at 28.18¢/kWh
TrimkWh/100 miEPA rangePer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2316 mi$8.52$95.88$26.93
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance29.6309 mi$8.34$93.79$25.76
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2314 mi$8.52$95.88$26.76
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD26.4346 mi$7.43$83.62$25.72
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD24.6363 mi$6.94$78.11$25.20
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD24.3321 mi$6.85$77.05$21.98
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD26.4346 mi$7.43$83.62$25.72
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD24.6363 mi$6.94$78.11$25.20
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels)25.6346 mi$7.23$81.31$25.01
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.9298 mi$8.71$98.02$25.96

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 Rhode Island

Tesla Model 3$1,003.41
30 mpg gas car$1,912.05
13,500 miles a year

With regular gasoline at $4.249 a gallon (EIA New England average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,912.05 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $1,003.41 — $908.64 less.

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD monthly charging cost, Rhode Island and neighboring states
StateElectricity (¢/kWh)Per 100 milesPer month
Connecticut24.51$6.46$72.73
Rhode Island this page28.18$7.43$83.62
Massachusetts30.48$8.04$90.44

Other EVs in Rhode Island

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

Questions people ask

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

About $7.43 per 100 miles and $83.62 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 28.18¢/kWh.

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

About $25.72 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 Rhode Island?

On fuel, yes: $1,003.41 a year versus $1,912.05 for a 30 mpg car at $4.249/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.