EV Charge A Tesla Model 3 owner in Colorado pays about $51 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 17.17¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.051 per mile and about $15.70 for a full charge.
Colorado ranks #22 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 $139 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Colorado’s $4.17 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $88 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Colorado
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 17.17¢/kWh | $51 | $610 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.53/kWh | $157 | $1,882 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.17/gal | $139 | $1,670 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $157, $106 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Colorado
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service of Colorado | 17.32¢ | $51 | $15.83 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | 19.62¢ | $58 | $17.94 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn | 17.86¢ | $53 | $16.33 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 17.31¢ | $51 | $15.82 |
| City of Colorado Springs | 16.63¢ | $49 | $15.20 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Colorado
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $47 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $51 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $54 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $56 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $58 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $74 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $76 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $82 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Colorado
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13.31 | $39 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $40 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $43 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $44 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $46 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $49 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $51 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Colorado?
About $15.70 from empty to full at home, using Colorado’s average rate of 17.17¢ 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 $9.42.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Colorado?
Yes at home: $51 vs $139 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $157 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Colorado?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $51 to a Colorado electric bill, or $51 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Colorado?
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 Colorado · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
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- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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- 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.
