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A Tesla Model 3 owner in North Dakota pays about $39 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 13.31¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.039 per mile and about $12.17 for a full charge.
North Dakota ranks #48 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 North Dakota’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $105 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in North Dakota
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 13.31¢/kWh | $39 | $473 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.57/kWh | $169 | $2,024 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $169, $129 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in North Dakota
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | 13.16¢ | $39 | $12.03 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | 13.55¢ | $40 | $12.39 |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | 12.32¢ | $36 | $11.26 |
| Nodak Electric Coop | 13.97¢ | $41 | $12.77 |
| Cass County Elec Coop | 14.39¢ | $43 | $13.15 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in North Dakota
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $37 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $39 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $42 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $43 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $45 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $57 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $59 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $64 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near North Dakota
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $39 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $45 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $46 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $51 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in North Dakota?
About $12.17 from empty to full at home, using North Dakota’s average rate of 13.31¢ 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 $7.30.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in North Dakota?
Yes at home: $39 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $169 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in North Dakota?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $39 to a North Dakota electric bill, or $39 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota · 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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- 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.
