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Tesla in South Dakota, EIA August 2026 prices

Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in South Dakota

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at South Dakota's average residential price of 15.15¢/kWh costs about $4.00 per 100 miles and $44.95 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $13.83.

Per month

$44.95

13,500 mi a year

Per 100 miles
$4.0015.15¢/kWh
Per year
$539.45vs $1,865.25 for gas
Full charge
$13.83346 mi EPA range
Per month
$44.9513,500 mi a year

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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD in South Dakota at 15.15¢/kWh:

Per month
$44.95
Per year
$539.45
Per 100 miles
$4.00
Full charge (346 mi)
$13.83

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 South Dakota

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in South Dakota at 15.15¢/kWh
TrimkWh/100 miEPA rangePer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2316 mi$4.58$51.55$14.48
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance29.6309 mi$4.48$50.42$13.85
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.2314 mi$4.58$51.55$14.39
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD26.4346 mi$4.00$44.95$13.83
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD24.6363 mi$3.73$42.00$13.55
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD24.3321 mi$3.68$41.42$11.82
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD26.4346 mi$4.00$44.95$13.83
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD24.6363 mi$3.73$42.00$13.55
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels)25.6346 mi$3.89$43.71$13.44
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD30.9298 mi$4.68$52.70$13.96

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 South Dakota

Tesla Model 3$539.45
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 $539.45 — $1,325.80 less.

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD monthly charging cost, South Dakota and neighboring states
StateElectricity (¢/kWh)Per 100 milesPer month
North Dakota13.31$3.51$39.49
Nebraska13.54$3.57$40.18
Wyoming14.43$3.81$42.82
South Dakota this page15.15$4.00$44.95
Montana15.57$4.11$46.20
Iowa17.06$4.50$50.62
Minnesota17.20$4.54$51.04

Other EVs in South Dakota

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

Questions people ask

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

About $4.00 per 100 miles and $44.95 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 15.15¢/kWh.

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

About $13.83 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 Dakota?

On fuel, yes: $539.45 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.