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A Tesla Model 3 owner in District of Columbia pays about $77 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 25.98¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.077 per mile and about $23.75 for a full charge.
District of Columbia ranks #9 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is above 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 District of Columbia’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $68 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in District of Columbia
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 25.98¢/kWh | $77 | $922 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.91/kWh | $269 | $3,231 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $269, $192 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in District of Columbia
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $71 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $77 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $82 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $85 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $87 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $112 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $115 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $124 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near District of Columbia
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia?
About $23.75 from empty to full at home, using District of Columbia’s average rate of 25.98¢ 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 $14.25.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in District of Columbia?
Yes at home: $77 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $269 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in District of Columbia?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $77 to a District of Columbia electric bill, or $77 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in District of Columbia?
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.
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Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Alabama
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- Delaware
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- Georgia
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- Illinois
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- 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.
