EV Charge 
At New Jersey’s average home electricity price of 24.61¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model 3 costs roughly $73 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.073 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $22.50.
New Jersey ranks #10 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 $144 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at New Jersey’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $72 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in New Jersey
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 24.61¢/kWh | $73 | $874 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.70/kWh | $207 | $2,489 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $207, $135 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in New Jersey
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas | 25.98¢ | $77 | $23.75 |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt | 19.91¢ | $59 | $18.20 |
| Atlantic City Electric | 29.79¢ | $88 | $27.23 |
| Rockland Electric | 26.78¢ | $79 | $24.48 |
| City of Vineland | 22.70¢ | $67 | $20.75 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in New Jersey
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $68 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $73 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $78 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $80 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $83 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $106 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $109 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $118 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near New Jersey
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 18.70 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $64 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $73 |
| New York | 28.65 | $85 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in New Jersey?
About $22.50 from empty to full at home, using New Jersey’s average rate of 24.61¢ 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 $13.50.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in New Jersey?
Yes at home: $73 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $207 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in New Jersey?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $73 to a New Jersey electric bill, or $73 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
- 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.
