EV Charge A Tesla Model 3 owner in Missouri pays about $47 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 16.02¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.047 per mile and about $14.65 for a full charge.
Missouri ranks #28 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 Missouri’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $97 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Missouri
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 16.02¢/kWh | $47 | $569 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.48/kWh | $141 | $1,690 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Missouri costs about 3.0 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Missouri
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric | 15.59¢ | $46 | $14.25 |
| Evergy Missouri West | 15.57¢ | $46 | $14.23 |
| Evergy Metro | 17.03¢ | $50 | $15.57 |
| Empire District Electric | 18.60¢ | $55 | $17.00 |
| Black River Electric Coop | 15.89¢ | $47 | $14.53 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Missouri
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $44 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $47 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $51 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $52 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $54 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $69 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $71 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $77 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Missouri
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $40 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $40 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $41 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $43 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $44 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $46 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $47 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $50 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $57 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Missouri?
About $14.65 from empty to full at home, using Missouri’s average rate of 16.02¢ 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 $8.79.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Missouri?
Yes at home: $47 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it’s $141, still a bit below gas.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Missouri?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $47 to a Missouri electric bill, or $47 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Missouri?
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 Missouri · 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
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- 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.
