Rates updated July 2026 · Electricity: U.S. EIA · Range: EPA estimate, longest-range trim
Charging a Tesla Model 3 from empty to full at home costs about $16.07 at the US average electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh. Depending on where you live, that ranges from $11.17 in Louisiana to $42.13 in Hawaii.
Per mile, the Tesla Model 3 costs about 4.4¢ at the national average, versus about 14.3¢ for a 28-mpg gas car at $4.00 a gallon. Over 1,000 miles a month that's roughly $44 versus $143.
How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge at home?
| Charger | 20% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – 120V wall outlet (1.4 kW) | 39 h 50 min | 66 h 23 min | 5 |
| Level 2 – 32A (7.7 kW) | 6 h 50 min | 11 h 24 min | 32 |
| Level 2 – 40A / NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) | 5 h 29 min | 9 h 09 min | 40 |
| Level 2 – 48A hardwired (11.5 kW) | 4 h 35 min | 7 h 38 min | 48 |
Actual speed is limited by the car's onboard charger and slows near 100%. Check your trim's maximum AC charging rate before buying a 48A charger.
Your Tesla Model 3 charging cost calculator
Assumes Level 2 home charging at 90% efficiency and EPA-rated range. Electricity rates: EIA residential averages, July 2026.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $11.17 | $31 | $112 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $11.21 | $31 | $112 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $11.52 | $32 | $111 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $11.77 | $32 | $110 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $12.03 | $33 | $110 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $12.05 | $33 | $110 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $12.10 | $33 | $110 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $12.12 | $33 | $109 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $12.58 | $35 | $108 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $12.60 | $35 | $108 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $12.60 | $35 | $108 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $12.76 | $35 | $108 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $12.91 | $36 | $107 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $13.16 | $36 | $107 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $13.19 | $36 | $107 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $13.31 | $37 | $106 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $13.40 | $37 | $106 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $13.49 | $37 | $106 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $13.50 | $37 | $106 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $13.58 | $37 | $105 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $13.85 | $38 | $105 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $13.94 | $38 | $104 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $14.02 | $39 | $104 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $14.04 | $39 | $104 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $14.12 | $39 | $104 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $14.12 | $39 | $104 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $14.28 | $39 | $104 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $14.40 | $40 | $103 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $14.69 | $40 | $102 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $14.92 | $41 | $102 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $15.32 | $42 | $101 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $15.41 | $42 | $100 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $16.22 | $45 | $98 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $16.73 | $46 | $97 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $16.87 | $46 | $96 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $17.07 | $47 | $96 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $18.79 | $52 | $91 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $19.07 | $53 | $90 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $20.23 | $56 | $87 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $20.85 | $57 | $85 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $21.21 | $58 | $84 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $22.11 | $61 | $82 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $23.35 | $64 | $79 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $24.83 | $68 | $74 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $25.31 | $70 | $73 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $26.25 | $72 | $71 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $26.76 | $74 | $69 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $28.45 | $78 | $64 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $29.50 | $81 | $62 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $42.13 | $116 | $27 |
Compare with other EVs
Tesla Model Y ($16.07), Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($17.09), Toyota bZ ($15.20), Chevrolet Equinox EV ($17.29), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($18.51), Honda Prologue ($17.29), Lexus RZ ($15.67), Cadillac LYRIQ ($20.75), Kia EV6 ($17.09), Kia EV9 ($20.30), Hyundai IONIQ 9 ($22.38), Nissan LEAF ($15.26), Volkswagen ID.4 ($16.68), Chevrolet Bolt ($13.22), Ford F-150 Lightning ($26.65), Tesla Cybertruck ($25.02) . Full-charge costs at the US average rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3?
About $16.07 at the US average home electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh, including typical Level 2 charging losses. It ranges from $11.17 in Louisiana to $42.13 in Hawaii.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home?
On a 40-amp Level 2 charger (9.6 kW), going from 20% to 80% takes about 5 h 29 min, assuming the car accepts that rate. On a standard 120V outlet the same top-up takes about 39 h 50 min.
Is a Tesla Model 3 cheaper to run than a gas car?
At the US average electricity rate it costs about 4.4¢ per mile to charge at home, versus about 14.3¢ per mile for a 28-mpg car at $4.00 a gallon.