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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in South Carolina (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in South Carolina costs about $4.16 per 100 miles and $46.76 a month at 15.76¢/kWh; a full charge is about $14.38. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in South Carolina

Charging a **2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD** (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at South Carolina's average residential price of 15.76¢/kWh costs about **$4.16 per 100 miles** and **$46.76 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about **$14.38**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $4.16 (15.76¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $561.17 (vs $1,737.00 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $14.38 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $46.76 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in South Carolina

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in South Carolina at 15.76¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $4.77 | $53.62 | $15.06 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $4.66 | $52.45 | $14.41 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $4.77 | $53.62 | $14.97 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.16 | $46.76 | $14.38 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.88 | $43.69 | $14.10 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.83 | $43.09 | $12.29 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.16 | $46.76 | $14.38 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.88 | $43.69 | $14.10 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $4.04 | $45.47 | $13.99 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $4.87 | $54.82 | $14.52 |

## 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 South Carolina

With regular gasoline at $3.860 a gallon (EIA Lower Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,737.00 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model 3 costs $561.17 — $1,175.83 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-3/) | 14.95 | $3.94 | $44.36 |
| South Carolina this page | 15.76 | $4.16 | $46.76 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-3/) | 15.90 | $4.19 | $47.18 |

## Other EVs in South Carolina

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-y/) $47.63 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-s/) $57.60 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-x/) $60.72 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-cybertruck/) $76.07 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $57.83 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $63.20 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $87.86 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $59.64 ( / 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 South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in South Carolina?

About $4.16 per 100 miles and $46.76 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 15.76¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in South Carolina?

About $14.38 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 South Carolina?

On fuel, yes: $561.17 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.

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