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Cost to charge a 2027 Tesla Model 3 in California: $118/month

Charging a 2027 Tesla Model 3 at home in California costs about $118 per month ($1,419 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on California's average residential rate of 34.74¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 30 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (316 miles of range) costs around $33.21. That is $2,242 a year less than a typical 23 MPG gas car at California's $6.24/gal.

Per month$118
Per mile10.5¢
Full charge$33.21
vs. gas car / yr−$2,242

Your Model 3 charging cost in California

Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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Model 3 charging cost in nearby-ranked states

New York$100/mo · 29.5¢/kWhMaine$101/mo · 29.6¢/kWhMassachusetts$101/mo · 29.6¢/kWhHawaii$179/mo · 52.7¢/kWh

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Tesla Model 3 in California?

Charging a 2027 Tesla Model 3 at home in California costs about $118 per month ($1,419 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on California's average residential rate of 34.74¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 30 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (316 miles of range) costs around $33.21. That is $2,242 a year less than a typical 23 MPG gas car at California's $6.24/gal.

Is California a cheap state to charge an EV?

California ranks #49 of 50 states for the cost of charging a 2027 Tesla Model 3 at home (1 = cheapest).

Does public fast charging cost more?

Yes. DC fast chargers usually cost several times more per kWh than home charging, so drivers who rely on them can pay two to three times the home estimate. Use the calculator to enter your own price.