EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in Massachusetts costs about $90 per 1,000 miles, or $0.090 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 30.48¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $27.86.
Massachusetts ranks #3 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 $142 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Massachusetts’s $4.26 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $52 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Massachusetts
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 30.48¢/kWh | $90 | $1,082 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.59/kWh | $174 | $2,088 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.26/gal | $142 | $1,703 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $174, $84 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Massachusetts
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric | 34.89¢ | $103 | $31.90 |
| NSTAR Electric | 31.07¢ | $92 | $28.40 |
| Town of Reading | 16.47¢ | $49 | $15.06 |
| City of Taunton | 22.29¢ | $66 | $20.38 |
| City of Chicopee | 16.79¢ | $50 | $15.35 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Massachusetts
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $84 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $90 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $97 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $99 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $103 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $131 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $135 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $146 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Massachusetts
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 23.84 | $71 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $73 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $82 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $83 |
| New York | 28.65 | $85 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Massachusetts?
About $27.86 from empty to full at home, using Massachusetts’s average rate of 30.48¢ 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 $16.72.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Massachusetts?
Yes at home: $90 vs $142 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $174 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Massachusetts?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $90 to a Massachusetts electric bill, or $90 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts · 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
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- 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.
