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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in West Virginia (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model 3 in West Virginia costs about $4.30 per 100 miles and $48.40 a month at 16.31¢/kWh; a full charge is about $14.88. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-3/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in West Virginia

Charging a **2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD** (26.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at West Virginia's average residential price of 16.31¢/kWh costs about **$4.30 per 100 miles** and **$48.40 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (346 miles EPA range) costs about **$14.88**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $4.30 (16.31¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $580.75 (vs $1,737.00 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $14.88 (346 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $48.40 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model 3 trims: charging cost in West Virginia

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model 3 home charging cost in West Virginia at 16.31¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | $4.93 | $55.50 | $15.59 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | $4.83 | $54.28 | $14.91 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | $4.93 | $55.50 | $15.49 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.30 | $48.40 | $14.88 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.02 | $45.21 | $14.59 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.96 | $44.59 | $12.72 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.30 | $48.40 | $14.88 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.02 | $45.21 | $14.59 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 25.6 | 346 mi | $4.18 | $47.06 | $14.47 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.9 | 298 mi | $5.04 | $56.73 | $15.03 |

## 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 West 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 $580.75 — $1,156.25 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model 3 in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-3/) | 13.80 | $3.64 | $40.95 |
| West Virginia this page | 16.31 | $4.30 | $48.40 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-3/) | 17.64 | $4.65 | $52.34 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-3/) | 19.38 | $5.11 | $57.51 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/tesla-model-3/) | 21.40 | $5.64 | $63.50 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/tesla-model-3/) | 21.77 | $5.74 | $64.60 |

## Other EVs in West Virginia

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-y/) $49.29 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-s/) $59.61 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-x/) $62.84 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-cybertruck/) $78.73 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $59.85 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $65.40 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $90.92 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $61.72 ( / 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 West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.30 per 100 miles and $48.40 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 16.31¢/kWh.

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

About $14.88 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 West Virginia?

On fuel, yes: $580.75 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/west-virginia/tesla-model-3/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.