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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Rhode Island (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Rhode Island costs about $7.43 per 100 miles and $83.62 a month at 28.18¢/kWh; a full charge is about $25.72. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $7.43 (28.18¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,003.41 (vs $1,912.05 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $25.72 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $83.62 (13,500 mi a year)

## 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**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $8.52 | $95.88 | $26.93 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $8.34 | $93.79 | $25.76 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $8.52 | $95.88 | $26.76 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $7.43 | $83.62 | $25.72 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $6.94 | $78.11 | $25.20 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $6.85 | $77.05 | $21.98 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $7.43 | $83.62 | $25.72 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $6.94 | $78.11 | $25.20 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $7.23 | $81.31 | $25.01 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $8.71 | $98.02 | $25.96 |

## 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 Rhode Island

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**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Connecticut](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-model-3/) | 24.51 | $6.46 | $72.73 |
| Rhode Island this page | 28.18 | $7.43 | $83.62 |
| [Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-3/) | 30.48 | $8.04 | $90.44 |

## Other EVs in Rhode Island

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-y/) $85.16 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-s/) $102.99 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-x/) $108.57 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-cybertruck/) $136.02 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $103.41 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $113.00 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $157.09 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $106.63 ( / 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 Rhode Island](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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