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Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in Pennsylvania costs about $64 per 1,000 miles, or $0.064 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 21.77¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $19.90.
Pennsylvania ranks #14 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 Pennsylvania’s $4.35 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $80 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Pennsylvania
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 21.77¢/kWh | $64 | $773 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.60/kWh | $177 | $2,119 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.35/gal | $145 | $1,739 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $177, $112 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Pennsylvania
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities | 20.81¢ | $62 | $19.02 |
| PECO Energy | 19.80¢ | $59 | $18.10 |
| Duquesne Light | 26.64¢ | $79 | $24.35 |
| REA Energy Coop | 17.80¢ | $53 | $16.27 |
| Central Electric Coop | 20.86¢ | $62 | $19.07 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Pennsylvania
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $60 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $64 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $69 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $71 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $73 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $94 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $97 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $104 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Pennsylvania
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $48 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $55 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $57 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $63 |
| 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 Pennsylvania?
About $19.90 from empty to full at home, using Pennsylvania’s average rate of 21.77¢ 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 $11.94.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Pennsylvania?
Yes at home: $64 vs $145 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $177 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Pennsylvania?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $64 to a Pennsylvania electric bill, or $64 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania · 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
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- 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.
