EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in Nebraska costs about $40 per 1,000 miles, or $0.040 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 13.54¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $12.38.
Nebraska ranks #45 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 Nebraska’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $104 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Nebraska
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 13.54¢/kWh | $40 | $481 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.41/kWh | $120 | $1,445 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $120, $80 more than at home. Still cheaper than gas, but not by much.
Cost by electric utility in Nebraska
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | 12.48¢ | $37 | $11.41 |
| Norris Public Power District | 11.29¢ | $33 | $10.32 |
| Southern Public Power District | 10.82¢ | $32 | $9.89 |
| Dawson Power District | 13.40¢ | $40 | $12.25 |
| Omaha Public Power District | 14.51¢ | $43 | $13.26 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Nebraska
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $37 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $40 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $43 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $44 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $46 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $58 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $60 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $65 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Nebraska
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $40 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $43 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $45 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $46 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $47 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $50 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $51 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Nebraska?
About $12.38 from empty to full at home, using Nebraska’s average rate of 13.54¢ 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 $7.43.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Nebraska?
Yes at home: $40 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it’s $120, still a bit below gas.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Nebraska?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $40 to a Nebraska electric bill, or $40 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska · 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
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- District of Columbia
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- 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.
