EV Charge A Tesla Model 3 owner in Michigan pays about $68 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 22.99¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.068 per mile and about $21.02 for a full charge.
Michigan ranks #13 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 $138 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Michigan’s $4.14 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $70 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Michigan
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 22.99¢/kWh | $68 | $816 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.61/kWh | $182 | $2,183 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.14/gal | $138 | $1,658 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Michigan costs about 2.7 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Michigan
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | 22.76¢ | $67 | $20.81 |
| DTE Electric | 23.98¢ | $71 | $21.92 |
| Great Lakes Energy Coop | 22.84¢ | $68 | $20.88 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop | 21.49¢ | $64 | $19.65 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | 23.72¢ | $70 | $21.68 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Michigan
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $63 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $68 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $73 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $75 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $77 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $99 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $102 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $110 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Michigan
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Michigan?
About $21.02 from empty to full at home, using Michigan’s average rate of 22.99¢ 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 $12.61.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Michigan?
Yes at home: $68 vs $138 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $182 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Michigan?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $68 to a Michigan electric bill, or $68 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Michigan?
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 Michigan · 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
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- 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.
