EV Charge At Utah’s average home electricity price of 13.31¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model 3 costs roughly $39 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.039 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $12.17.
Utah ranks #49 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 Utah’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $105 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Utah
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 13.31¢/kWh | $39 | $473 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.56/kWh | $166 | $1,988 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Utah costs about 4.2 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Utah
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 13.64¢ | $40 | $12.47 |
| Garkane Energy Coop | 12.47¢ | $37 | $11.40 |
| Moon Lake Electric Assn | 9.78¢ | $29 | $8.94 |
| Dixie Escalante R E A | 9.72¢ | $29 | $8.89 |
| Provo City | 12.41¢ | $37 | $11.34 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Utah
| 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 Utah
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $38 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $39 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $40 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $43 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $45 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $49 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $51 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Utah?
About $12.17 from empty to full at home, using Utah’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 Utah?
Yes at home: $39 vs $144 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 Utah?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $39 to a Utah electric bill, or $39 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Utah?
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 Utah · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
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- California
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- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
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- Hawaii
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- Nevada
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- New Jersey
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- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- 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.
