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2017 Tesla Model 3 fuel cost: $55 per month

At today's national average of 18.34¢/kWh, a 2017 Tesla Model 3 (27 kWh/100 mi) costs about $55 per month or $664 per year to charge for 13,500 miles — 4.9¢ per mile. It is cheapest to charge in Nevada ($40/mo) and most expensive in Hawaii ($159/mo).

ElectricMidsize Cars27 kWh/100 mi310 mi range

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Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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2017 Tesla Model 3 charging cost in every state

StatePricePer monthPer year
Alabama16.40¢/kWh$50$594
Alaska28.21¢/kWh$85$1,022
Arizona15.18¢/kWh$46$550
Arkansas14.12¢/kWh$43$511
California34.74¢/kWh$105$1,258
Colorado17.13¢/kWh$52$620
Connecticut24.32¢/kWh$73$881
Delaware19.29¢/kWh$58$699
Florida15.10¢/kWh$46$547
Georgia16.36¢/kWh$49$593
Hawaii52.72¢/kWh$159$1,910
Idaho14.37¢/kWh$43$520
Illinois19.89¢/kWh$60$720
Indiana17.51¢/kWh$53$634
Iowa15.93¢/kWh$48$577
Kansas15.71¢/kWh$47$569
Kentucky14.26¢/kWh$43$517
Louisiana13.49¢/kWh$41$489
Maine29.59¢/kWh$89$1,072
Maryland21.84¢/kWh$66$791
Massachusetts29.61¢/kWh$89$1,072
Michigan22.99¢/kWh$69$833
Minnesota17.52¢/kWh$53$635
Mississippi14.88¢/kWh$45$539
Missouri16.22¢/kWh$49$587
Montana15.14¢/kWh$46$548
Nebraska13.25¢/kWh$40$480
Nevada13.11¢/kWh$40$475
New Hampshire27.01¢/kWh$82$978
New Jersey24.95¢/kWh$75$904
New Mexico15.06¢/kWh$45$545
New York29.49¢/kWh$89$1,068
North Carolina14.74¢/kWh$44$534
North Dakota14.12¢/kWh$43$511
Ohio19.19¢/kWh$58$695
Oklahoma14.33¢/kWh$43$519
Oregon16.32¢/kWh$49$591
Pennsylvania21.73¢/kWh$66$787
Rhode Island29.23¢/kWh$88$1,059
South Carolina15.55¢/kWh$47$563
South Dakota15.36¢/kWh$46$556
Tennessee14.07¢/kWh$42$510
Texas15.94¢/kWh$48$577
Utah13.37¢/kWh$40$484
Vermont24.44¢/kWh$74$885
Virginia17.22¢/kWh$52$624
Washington14.91¢/kWh$45$540
West Virginia15.45¢/kWh$47$560
Wisconsin19.56¢/kWh$59$708
Wyoming15.24¢/kWh$46$552

13,500 miles per year, EPA combined efficiency of the typical trim.

2017 Tesla Model 3 versions

VersionEfficiencyPer monthPer year
Model 3 Long Range · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive27 kWh/100 mi$55$664

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2017 Tesla Model 3 per month?

About $55 per month ($664 per year) at U.S. average prices, assuming 13,500 miles per year and the EPA combined rating of 27 kWh/100 mi.

What is the cost per mile of a 2017 Tesla Model 3?

Around 4.9¢ per mile, or $4.92 every 100 miles, at U.S. average prices.

Where is it cheapest to charge a 2017 Tesla Model 3?

Nevada, at about $40 per month. The most expensive state is Hawaii at $159 per month.

How much does a full charge cost for a 2017 Tesla Model 3?

Driving the full EPA range of 310 miles uses about 83 kWh from the wall, which costs around $15.25 at the U.S. average home electricity price.