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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Tennessee (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Tennessee costs about $3.54 per 100 miles and $39.82 a month at 13.42¢/kWh; a full charge is about $12.25. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Tennessee

Charging a **2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD** (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Tennessee's average residential price of 13.42¢/kWh costs about **$3.54 per 100 miles** and **$39.82 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about **$12.25**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $3.54 (13.42¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $477.85 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $12.25 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $39.82 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Tennessee

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Tennessee at 13.42¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $4.06 | $45.66 | $12.83 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $3.97 | $44.67 | $12.27 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $4.06 | $45.66 | $12.74 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $3.54 | $39.82 | $12.25 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.31 | $37.20 | $12.00 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.26 | $36.69 | $10.47 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $3.54 | $39.82 | $12.25 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $3.31 | $37.20 | $12.00 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $3.44 | $38.72 | $11.91 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $4.15 | $46.68 | $12.37 |

## 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 Tennessee

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 $477.85 — $1,387.40 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tennessee this page | 13.42 | $3.54 | $39.82 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-3/) | 13.80 | $3.64 | $40.95 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-3/) | 14.37 | $3.79 | $42.64 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-3/) | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-3/) | 14.95 | $3.94 | $44.36 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-3/) | 15.90 | $4.19 | $47.18 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-3/) | 16.02 | $4.23 | $47.54 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-3/) | 16.33 | $4.31 | $48.46 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-3/) | 17.64 | $4.65 | $52.34 |

## Other EVs in Tennessee

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-y/) $40.56 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-s/) $49.05 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-x/) $51.70 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-cybertruck/) $64.78 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $49.24 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $53.81 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $74.81 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $50.78 ( / 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 Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $3.54 per 100 miles and $39.82 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 13.42¢/kWh.

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

About $12.25 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 Tennessee?

On fuel, yes: $477.85 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/tennessee/tesla-model-3/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.