Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost 2026
Standard Range RWD · 57.5 kWh battery · 272 mi range · 4.0 mi/kWh
Tesla Model 3 Home Charging Cost
At National Average (16.1¢/kWh)
State Rate Comparison
Rates from EIA 2025 residential averages. Your actual rate may vary.
Tesla Model 3 DC Fast Charging Cost
Tesla Supercharger
Home vs Public: Annual Cost
Tesla Model 3 vs Gas: Fuel Cost Comparison
Tesla Model 3 Charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home?
At the US national average of 16.1¢/kWh, a full Tesla Model 3 charge costs $9.26 (57.5 kWh battery). At 12,000 miles/year, home charging costs $483/year ($40/month). That works out to 4.0¢ per mile — vs 10.0¢ per mile for the Toyota Camry.
What is the average monthly charging cost for a Tesla Model 3?
Most Tesla Model 3 owners pay $40–$52/month charging at home, depending on local electricity rates. California owners (30¢/kWh) pay around $75/month. Washington state owners (10.8¢/kWh) pay just $27/month. If you add occasional DC fast charging sessions, budget an extra $15–30/month.
How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge?
Level 2 home charging (240V, 7.2 kW): roughly 6.4 hours from 20% to full. DC fast charging (170 kW peak): about 25 minutes to reach 80%. Tesla Supercharger stations (4,000+ US locations) can add 150+ miles in ~15 minutes on the newest V4 hardware. Most Tesla Model 3 owners charge overnight at home 90%+ of the time.
How much does the Tesla Supercharger cost for a Tesla Model 3?
Tesla Supercharger rates average $0.28/kWh for Tesla account members. A 10–80% session costs roughly $9.66 (member) or $13.11 (non-member). Rates vary by location — cheapest in the Pacific Northwest ($0.22–0.28/kWh), highest in California and New York ($0.40–0.52/kWh). Supercharging costs 7.0¢/mile vs 4.0¢/mile at home — about 75% more expensive.