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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in South Dakota (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in South Dakota costs about $4.00 per 100 miles and $44.95 a month at 15.15¢/kWh; a full charge is about $13.83. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $4.00 (15.15¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $539.45 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $13.83 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $44.95 (13,500 mi a year)

## 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**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $4.58 | $51.55 | $14.48 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $4.48 | $50.42 | $13.85 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $4.58 | $51.55 | $14.39 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.00 | $44.95 | $13.83 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.73 | $42.00 | $13.55 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.68 | $41.42 | $11.82 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.00 | $44.95 | $13.83 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.73 | $42.00 | $13.55 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $3.89 | $43.71 | $13.44 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $4.68 | $52.70 | $13.96 |

## 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 South Dakota

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**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/tesla-model-3/) | 13.31 | $3.51 | $39.49 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/tesla-model-3/) | 13.54 | $3.57 | $40.18 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/tesla-model-3/) | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 |
| South Dakota this page | 15.15 | $4.00 | $44.95 |
| [Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-3/) | 15.57 | $4.11 | $46.20 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-3/) | 17.06 | $4.50 | $50.62 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-model-3/) | 17.20 | $4.54 | $51.04 |

## Other EVs in South Dakota

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-y/) $45.78 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-s/) $55.37 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-x/) $58.37 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-cybertruck/) $73.13 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $55.59 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $60.75 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $84.45 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $57.33 ( / 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 Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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