Tesla in Virginia, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia
Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Virginia's average residential price of 17.64¢/kWh costs about $4.65 per 100 miles and $52.34 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about $16.10.
Per month
$52.3413,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $4.6517.64¢/kWh
- Per year
- $628.11vs $1,737.00 for gas
- Full charge
- $16.10346 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $52.3413,500 mi a year
Calculate for your Tesla Model 3
Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Virginia
EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $5.34 | $60.02 | $16.86 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $5.22 | $58.71 | $16.13 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $5.34 | $60.02 | $16.75 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.65 | $52.34 | $16.10 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.35 | $48.90 | $15.78 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $4.29 | $48.23 | $13.76 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.65 | $52.34 | $16.10 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.35 | $48.90 | $15.78 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $4.52 | $50.90 | $15.65 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $5.45 | $61.36 | $16.25 |
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.
Tesla Model 3 vs a gas car in Virginia
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 $628.11 — $1,108.89 less.
Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $3.54 | $39.82 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $3.64 | $40.95 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $3.94 | $44.36 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $4.30 | $48.40 |
| Virginia this page | 17.64 | $4.65 | $52.34 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $5.64 | $63.50 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $6.85 | $77.09 |
Other EVs in Virginia
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$53.31 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$64.47 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$67.96 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$85.15 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$64.73 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$70.74 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$98.34 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$66.75 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state or all EVs in Virginia.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia?
About $4.65 per 100 miles and $52.34 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 17.64¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia?
About $16.10 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 Virginia?
On fuel, yes: $628.11 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.