EV Charge 
A Tesla Model 3 owner in Texas pays about $47 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 15.91¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.047 per mile and about $14.54 for a full charge.
Texas ranks #30 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 $126 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Texas’s $3.78 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $79 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Texas
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 15.91¢/kWh | $47 | $565 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.52/kWh | $155 | $1,857 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $3.78/gal | $126 | $1,512 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $155, $108 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Texas
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | 14.55¢ | $43 | $13.30 |
| Southwestern Public Service | 14.22¢ | $42 | $13.00 |
| TXU Energy Retail | 19.92¢ | $59 | $18.21 |
| El Paso Electric | 14.34¢ | $42 | $13.11 |
| Southwestern Electric Power | 12.81¢ | $38 | $11.71 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Texas
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $44 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $47 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $50 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $52 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $54 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $68 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $71 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $76 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Texas
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $38 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $43 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $44 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $47 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $49 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Texas?
About $14.54 from empty to full at home, using Texas’s average rate of 15.91¢ 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 $8.73.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Texas?
Yes at home: $47 vs $126 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $155 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Texas?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $47 to a Texas electric bill, or $47 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Texas?
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 Texas · 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
- Pennsylvania
- 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.
