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Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in New York costs about $85 per 1,000 miles, or $0.085 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 28.65¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $26.19.
New York ranks #6 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 $145 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at New York’s $4.35 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $60 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in New York
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 28.65¢/kWh | $85 | $1,017 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.56/kWh | $166 | $1,992 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.35/gal | $145 | $1,741 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in New York costs about 2.0 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in New York
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power | 20.20¢ | $60 | $18.47 |
| New York State Elec & Gas | 21.49¢ | $64 | $19.65 |
| Consolidated Edison -NY | 41.82¢ | $124 | $38.23 |
| Long Island Power Authority | 28.82¢ | $85 | $26.35 |
| Central Hudson Gas & Elec | 29.49¢ | $87 | $26.96 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in New York
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $79 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $85 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $91 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $93 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $96 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $123 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $127 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $137 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near New York
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $64 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $71 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $73 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $73 |
| New York | 28.65 | $85 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in New York?
About $26.19 from empty to full at home, using New York’s average rate of 28.65¢ 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 $15.71.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in New York?
Yes at home: $85 vs $145 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $166 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in New York?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $85 to a New York electric bill, or $85 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in New York?
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 York · 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 Jersey
- 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.
