Tesla, 2025–2027 model years, EPA data
Tesla Model 3 charging cost and time
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD uses 26.4 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $4.79 per 100 miles and $53.89 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $16.57.
Per month
$53.8913,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 26.4kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 346 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $4.7918.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $53.8913,500 mi a year
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Tesla Model 3 charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD, 13,500 miles a year.
Tesla Model 3 trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | Midsize Cars | 30.2 | 316 mi | $5.49 | $17.36 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | Midsize Cars | 29.6 | 309 mi | $5.37 | $16.60 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | Midsize Cars | 30.2 | 314 mi | $5.49 | $17.25 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | Midsize Cars | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.79 | $16.57 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Midsize Cars | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.47 | $16.24 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Midsize Cars | 24.3 | 321 mi | $4.41 | $14.17 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Midsize Cars | 26.4 | 346 mi | $4.79 | $16.57 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Midsize Cars | 24.6 | 363 mi | $4.47 | $16.24 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | Midsize Cars | 25.6 | 346 mi | $4.66 | $16.12 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | Midsize Cars | 30.9 | 298 mi | $5.61 | $16.73 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $3.35 | $37.74 | $11.61 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $3.39 | $38.19 | $11.75 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $3.51 | $39.49 | $12.15 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $3.51 | $39.49 | $12.15 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $3.53 | $39.67 | $12.20 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $3.54 | $39.82 | $12.25 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $3.57 | $40.18 | $12.36 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $3.64 | $40.95 | $12.59 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $3.79 | $42.64 | $13.11 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 | $13.17 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $3.81 | $42.82 | $13.17 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $3.86 | $43.41 | $13.35 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $3.91 | $43.97 | $13.52 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $3.94 | $44.36 | $13.64 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $3.95 | $44.48 | $13.68 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $3.97 | $44.66 | $13.73 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $4.00 | $44.95 | $13.83 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $4.08 | $45.90 | $14.12 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $4.11 | $46.20 | $14.21 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $4.16 | $46.76 | $14.38 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $4.19 | $47.18 | $14.51 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $4.20 | $47.21 | $14.52 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $4.20 | $47.24 | $14.53 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $4.23 | $47.54 | $14.62 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $4.30 | $48.40 | $14.88 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $4.31 | $48.46 | $14.90 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $4.35 | $48.99 | $15.07 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $4.49 | $50.50 | $15.53 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $4.50 | $50.62 | $15.57 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $4.53 | $50.95 | $15.67 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $4.54 | $51.04 | $15.70 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $4.65 | $52.34 | $16.10 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $4.93 | $55.49 | $17.07 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $5.10 | $57.33 | $17.63 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $5.11 | $57.51 | $17.69 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $5.12 | $57.59 | $17.71 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $5.64 | $63.50 | $19.53 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $5.74 | $64.60 | $19.87 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $6.06 | $68.22 | $20.98 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $6.29 | $70.74 | $21.76 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $6.46 | $72.73 | $22.37 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $6.49 | $73.02 | $22.46 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $6.85 | $77.09 | $23.71 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $7.29 | $82.02 | $25.22 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $7.43 | $83.62 | $25.72 |
| New York | 28.65 | $7.56 | $85.01 | $26.15 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $7.76 | $87.27 | $26.84 |
| California | 29.75 | $7.85 | $88.28 | $27.15 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $8.04 | $90.44 | $27.82 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $8.47 | $95.28 | $29.30 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $12.44 | $140.00 | $43.06 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD.
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
18 h 19 min per 100 mi5.5 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
6 h 52 min per 100 mi14.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
3 h 26 min per 100 mi29.1 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
2 h 45 min per 100 mi36.4 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
2 h 17 min per 100 mi43.7 miles of range per hour
Full charge from empty
| Charger | Power | Time from empty | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — 120 V, 12 A | 1.44 kW | 63 h 22 min | 5 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 23 h 46 min | 15 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 11 h 53 min | 29 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 9 h 30 min | 36 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 7 h 55 min | 44 mi |
A full charge costs about $16.57 at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, however long it takes.
AC charging speed is also limited by the car's onboard charger, and charging slows near 100%. Try the charging time calculator or read how long it takes to charge a Tesla.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3?
About $4.79 per 100 miles and $53.89 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD.
How efficient is the Tesla Model 3?
EPA rates current Tesla Model 3 trims at 24.3 to 30.9 kWh per 100 miles, with 298 to 363 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a Tesla Model 3?
Nevada, at about $37.74 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $140.00.
How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge at home?
About 18 h 19 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 3 h 26 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 346-mile EPA range: about 11 h 53 min at 7.68 kW and 7 h 55 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3?
About 91 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 346-mile EPA range of the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD (346 mi × 26.4 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $16.57.