EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model 3 Performance costs $54 per month at the U.S. average electricity rate of 18.31¢ per kilowatt-hour. Depending on where you live, your monthly bill could drop to $38 in Louisiana or climb to $142 in Hawaii.
- Per month (1,000 miles): $54 at the U.S. average of 18.31¢ per kWh
- Per year (12,000 miles): $650
- Per mile: 5.4¢
- Full charge (0 to 309 miles): about $17
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state
| State | Home price per kWh | Per month | Per year | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $38 | $452 | $12 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $38 | $453 | $12 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $39 | $466 | $12 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $40 | $476 | $12 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $41 | $487 | $13 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $41 | $487 | $13 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $41 | $489 | $13 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $41 | $490 | $13 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $42 | $509 | $13 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $42 | $509 | $13 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $42 | $510 | $13 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $43 | $516 | $13 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $44 | $522 | $13 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $44 | $532 | $14 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $44 | $534 | $14 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $45 | $538 | $14 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $45 | $542 | $14 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $45 | $546 | $14 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $46 | $546 | $14 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $46 | $549 | $14 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $47 | $560 | $14 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $47 | $564 | $15 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $47 | $567 | $15 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $47 | $568 | $15 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $48 | $571 | $15 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $48 | $571 | $15 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $48 | $578 | $15 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $49 | $582 | $15 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $49 | $594 | $15 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $50 | $604 | $16 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $52 | $620 | $16 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $52 | $623 | $16 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $55 | $656 | $17 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $56 | $677 | $17 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $57 | $682 | $18 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $58 | $691 | $18 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $63 | $760 | $20 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $64 | $771 | $20 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $68 | $818 | $21 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $70 | $843 | $22 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $71 | $858 | $22 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $75 | $894 | $23 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21¢ | $75 | $895 | $23 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $79 | $944 | $24 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $84 | $1,004 | $26 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $85 | $1,024 | $26 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $88 | $1,062 | $27 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $90 | $1,082 | $28 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $96 | $1,151 | $30 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $99 | $1,193 | $31 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $142 | $1,704 | $44 |
What drives the cost
The Model 3 Performance ranks 2nd in efficiency among 15 EVs on our mixed list of sedans, SUVs, and trucks, using 29.6 kilowatt-hours per 100 miles. Your actual cost depends on three factors: your state’s electricity rate, whether you charge at home or use DC fast charging ($139 per month on average), and your driving patterns. Home charging on a standard circuit is almost always cheaper than public stations, which matters for daily commutes.
Home vs fast charging vs gas
| How you fuel | Cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|
| Home, U.S. average | $54 |
| Home, Louisiana | $38 |
| Home, Hawaii | $142 |
| DC fast charging, typical (47¢/kWh) | $139 |
| DC fast charging, Electrify America avg. (61.5¢/kWh) | $182 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
How it compares with other EVs
| EV | kWh/100 mi | Per year at U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | $604 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | $650 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $654 |
| Nissan Leaf 75kWh | 30.0 | $659 |
| BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe | 30.8 | $677 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD | 31.7 | $696 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD | 32.6 | $717 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD | 33.6 | $739 |
| Honda Prologue AWD Elite | 35.3 | $776 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.8 | $809 |
| Kia EV6 AWD GT | 41.0 | $901 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | 42.9 | $943 |
| Kia EV9 GT | 43.0 | $945 |
| Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large | 44.4 | $975 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | 47.9 | $1,053 |
Frequently asked questions
What does a full charge cost?
A full charge costs $17 at the U.S. average rate. With a 309-mile range, that works out to 5.4¢ per mile.
How does this compare to driving a gas car?
A 30-mpg gas car costs $144 per month to drive the same distance. Switching to this Model 3 saves about $1,082 per year.
Does the Performance trim cost more to charge than the base model?
This Model 3 Performance uses 29.6 kWh per 100 miles. Different trims have different efficiency ratings, so compare the specific EPA rating for the version you’re considering.
Will my charging cost change if I use DC fast charging for road trips?
Yes. DC fast charging averages $139 per month when it’s your primary method, compared to $54 at home with standard rates. Most owners use DC fast charging only occasionally.
Your bill uses your own rate, not the state average. Enter it in the EV charging cost calculator, or see every state in the cost by state table.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A; fueleconomy.gov (EPA). Method: how we calculate. Updated October 18, 2026.