EV Charge At Nevada’s average home electricity price of 12.72¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model 3 costs roughly $38 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.038 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $11.63.
Nevada ranks #51 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 Nevada’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $107 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Nevada
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 12.72¢/kWh | $38 | $452 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.67/kWh | $197 | $2,368 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Nevada costs about 5.2 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Nevada
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Power | 13.00¢ | $38 | $11.88 |
| Sierra Pacific Power | 12.31¢ | $36 | $11.25 |
| Mt Wheeler Power | 7.21¢ | $21 | $6.59 |
| Valley Electric Assn | 14.18¢ | $42 | $12.96 |
| Overton Power District No 5 | 9.07¢ | $27 | $8.29 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Nevada
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $35 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $38 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $40 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $41 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $43 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $55 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $56 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $61 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Nevada
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $38 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $39 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $40 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $45 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $47 |
| California | 29.75 | $88 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Nevada?
About $11.63 from empty to full at home, using Nevada’s average rate of 12.72¢ 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 $6.98.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Nevada?
Yes at home: $38 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $197 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Nevada?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $38 to a Nevada electric bill, or $38 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Nevada?
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 Nevada · 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
- Utah
- Vermont
- 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.
