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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia costs about $4.65 per 100 miles and $52.34 a month at 17.64¢/kWh; a full charge is about $16.10. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# 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 100 miles:** $4.65 (17.64¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $628.11 (vs $1,737.00 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $16.10 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $52.34 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in Virginia

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in Virginia at 17.64¢/kWh**

| 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-3/) | 13.42 | $3.54 | $39.82 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-3/) | 13.80 | $3.64 | $40.95 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-3/) | 14.95 | $3.94 | $44.36 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-3/) | 16.31 | $4.30 | $48.40 |
| Virginia this page | 17.64 | $4.65 | $52.34 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/tesla-model-3/) | 21.40 | $5.64 | $63.50 |
| [District of Columbia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/district-of-columbia/tesla-model-3/) | 25.98 | $6.85 | $77.09 |

## Other EVs in Virginia

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-y/) $53.31 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-s/) $64.47 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-x/) $67.96 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-cybertruck/) $85.15 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $64.73 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $70.74 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $98.34 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $66.75 ( / 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 Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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