Hyundai Ioniq 6
$47/month avg
Range: 342 miles
Efficiency: 3.9 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 246 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 2,956 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $1.48
EPA range per full charge: 363 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3
Long Range AWD configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
75 kWh
Range
363 mi
Efficiency
4.1 mi/kWh
MSRP
$47,240
Tesla Model 3 is one of the most searched EVs in the U.S. because it combines long-range capability with lower energy use than most midsize vehicles. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), a 1,000-mile month is about $44.33. At a full public fast-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same mileage is about $110.84, which is why charging mix matters more than many buyers expect.
Ideal For
- Daily commuters who want low charging cost per mile with consistent monthly predictability.
- Drivers in metro areas comparing home charging versus public fast-charging dependence.
- High-annual-mile users who need efficient energy use more than maximum battery size.
- First-time EV buyers evaluating real operating cost before switching from gas sedans.
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Cost to Charge Tesla Model 3 at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
24.6 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$4.43
Cost per full charge
$13.50
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$44.33
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$532.02
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Tesla Model 3 at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
24.6 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$11.08
Cost per full charge
$33.75
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$110.84
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,330.05
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $3.69
Extra monthly cost vs home: $66.50 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $798.03 higher
Compared to gas baseline: save $102.27/year
Seasonal Charging Cost: Tesla Model 3
Mainstream pack profile (60-100 kWh). This band reflects most U.S. EVs. Seasonal cost variance is usually moderate, with trip pattern and charging timing as the largest levers.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+12% to +30%
Factor band: 1.12x-1.30x baseline.
Summer factor range
+5% to +12%
Factor band: 1.05x-1.12x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $49.66-$57.64
Summer: $46.55-$49.66
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $124.14-$144.09
Summer: $116.38-$124.14
Precondition when plugged in and calibrate with one full winter and summer billing cycle.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Tesla Model 3: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $27.09 | $325.12 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $29.56 | $354.68 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $29.56 | $354.68 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $29.56 | $354.68 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $29.56 | $354.68 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $29.56 | $354.68 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $32.02 | $384.24 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $34.48 | $413.79 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $34.48 | $413.79 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $34.48 | $413.79 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $36.95 | $443.35 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $39.41 | $472.91 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $39.41 | $472.91 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $39.41 | $472.91 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $39.41 | $472.91 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $41.87 | $502.46 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $41.87 | $502.46 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $41.87 | $502.46 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $44.33 | $532.02 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $49.26 | $591.13 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $49.26 | $591.13 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $49.26 | $591.13 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $56.65 | $679.80 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $56.65 | $679.80 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $61.58 | $738.92 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $64.04 | $768.47 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $64.04 | $768.47 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $66.50 | $798.03 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $73.89 | $886.70 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $76.35 | $916.26 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $76.35 | $916.26 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $86.21 | $1,034.48 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $103.45 | $1,241.38 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 3-5 miles/hour
Time to full: 47-63 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 21-29 miles/hour
Time to full: 7-11 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 250 kW (171 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 20 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim | Long Range AWD |
| Battery Size | 75 kWh |
| Range | 363 miles |
| Efficiency | 4.1 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 3-5 miles/hour; L2: 21-29 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (171 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Category | sedan |
| MSRP | $47,240 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home each month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, Tesla Model 3 is about $44.33 per 1,000 miles. Annualized to 12,000 miles, that is about $532.02.
What is Tesla Model 3 charging cost per mile and per 100 miles?
Under current benchmark assumptions, Model 3 runs near $0.04 per mile at home electricity and $4.43 per 100 miles. A full public pattern comes in near $11.08 per 100 miles.
How much does public fast charging raise Tesla Model 3 costs?
Compared with home-first charging, full public fast charging is about $66.50 higher per month and about $798.03 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
How long does Tesla Model 3 take to charge at home and DC fast chargers?
Typical planning windows are around 47-63 hours on Level 1, 7-11 hours on Level 2, and about 20 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging with preconditioning and normal charger availability.
Does Tesla Model 3 still beat gas cost for yearly driving?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, Model 3 saves about $900.30 per year in energy cost at home-rate assumptions.
Who is Tesla Model 3 best suited for?
Model 3 is especially strong for commuters and mixed city-highway drivers who want lower ongoing charging cost, with a 363-mile EPA profile and high efficiency for its performance class.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.