EV Charge At Virginia’s average home electricity price of 17.64¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model 3 costs roughly $52 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.052 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $16.13.
Virginia ranks #20 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is close to 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 Virginia’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $92 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Virginia
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 17.64¢/kWh | $52 | $626 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.66/kWh | $194 | $2,325 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia costs about 3.7 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Virginia
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power | 17.25¢ | $51 | $15.77 |
| Appalachian Power | 20.83¢ | $62 | $19.04 |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 18.22¢ | $54 | $16.66 |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 16.90¢ | $50 | $15.45 |
| Southside Electric Coop | 18.95¢ | $56 | $17.32 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Virginia
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $49 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $52 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $56 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $58 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $59 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $76 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $78 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $85 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Virginia
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $40 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $41 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $44 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $48 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $52 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $63 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Virginia?
About $16.13 from empty to full at home, using Virginia’s average rate of 17.64¢ 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 $9.68.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Virginia?
Yes at home: $52 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $194 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Virginia?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $52 to a Virginia electric bill, or $52 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Virginia?
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 Virginia · 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
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- 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.
