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Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in Arkansas costs about $43 per 1,000 miles, or $0.043 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 14.37¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $13.14.
Arkansas ranks #43 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is below the U.S. average of $54 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $144 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Arkansas’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $102 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Arkansas
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 14.37¢/kWh | $43 | $510 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.56/kWh | $166 | $1,988 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas costs about 3.9 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Arkansas
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | 15.13¢ | $45 | $13.83 |
| First Electric Coop | 14.31¢ | $42 | $13.08 |
| Southwestern Electric Power | 13.45¢ | $40 | $12.30 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop | 15.54¢ | $46 | $14.21 |
| Craighead Electric Coop | 13.99¢ | $41 | $12.79 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Arkansas
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $40 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $43 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $46 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $47 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $48 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $62 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $64 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $69 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Arkansas
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $38 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $40 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $43 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $43 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $44 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $47 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $47 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Arkansas?
About $13.14 from empty to full at home, using Arkansas’s average rate of 14.37¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 29.6 kWh per 100 miles over a 309-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $7.88.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Arkansas?
Yes at home: $43 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $166 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Arkansas?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $43 to a Arkansas electric bill, or $43 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Arkansas?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in Arkansas · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- All 50 states for the Tesla Model 3
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model 3 Performance); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
