What it costs to charge a 2026 Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia
Short answer
Charging at home 1,000 miles a month at 24.4¢ per kWh. That's 6.5¢ a mile and $774 a year.
A full charge at home costs about $22.32, for 346 miles of EPA range.
District of Columbia's average home electricity rate, September 2025 to August 2026 (EIA).
Change the version, miles or price
- Per year
- $774
- Per mile
- 6.5¢
- Over 5 years
- $3,871
- Full charge
- $22.32
Every 2026 Model 3 version in District of Columbia
| Version | Drive | EPA rating | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | RWD | 24.3 kWh/100 mi | $59 | $19.06321 mi |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | RWD | 24.6 kWh/100 mi | $60 | $21.82363 mi |
| Model 3 Premium AWD(used in headline figures) | AWD | 26.4 kWh/100 mi | $65 | $22.32346 mi |
| Model 3 Performance | AWD | 29.6 kWh/100 mi | $72 | $22.35309 mi |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | AWD | 30.2 kWh/100 mi | $74 | $23.18314 mi |
Model 3 vs. Toyota RAV4 in District of Columbia
The Model 3 costs about $428 a year less to run here.
See the break-evenDistrict of Columbia charges EVs no extra fee
District of Columbia has no extra registration fee for electric cars.
For comparison, driven the same 1,000 miles a month here, the Toyota RAV4 (41 mpg) pays about $158 a year in state and federal gas tax.
EV fee: U.S. Department of Energy, checked October 2026. Fuel tax: EIA, July 2026 (revised).
Electricity in District of Columbia costs 20% more than a year ago
District of Columbia's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 24.4¢ per kWh, 4.1¢ more than the 12 months before. It moves through the year: over those 12 months, from 22.7¢ in November 2025 to 26.0¢ in August 2026. At 1,000 miles a month, the Model 3 costs about $11 a month more to charge than in the 12 months before.
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EIA monthly retail sales data, residential customers.
District of Columbia is the 10th most expensive state to charge a Model 3
42nd cheapest of the 50 states and DC, at 1,000 miles a month. See every state
- 1North Dakota$33
- 2Nebraska$34
- 3Idaho$34
- 4Louisiana$35
- 5Utah$35
- 40New Jersey$62
- 41Vermont$63
- 42District of Columbia$65
- 43New Hampshire$71
- 44Alaska$72
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia?
About $65 a month for 1,000 miles, or $774 a year, for the 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 24.4¢ per kWh. That works out to 6.5¢ a mile.
Which Model 3 version is cheapest to charge?
The Model 3 Standard RWD (24.3 kWh/100 mi), at about $59 a month in District of Columbia. The 2026 Model 3 comes in 5 EPA-rated versions.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in District of Columbia?
About $22.32 at home for the 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD, at 24.4¢ per kWh. That is the electricity drawn from the wall to drive its full EPA range of 346 miles (about 91 kWh), so it includes charging losses; a top-up from 20% to 80% costs roughly 60% of it.
Does District of Columbia charge an extra fee for electric cars?
No. District of Columbia has no extra registration fee for electric cars.
Is electricity getting more expensive in District of Columbia?
Yes. District of Columbia's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 24.4¢ per kWh, 4.1¢ more than the 12 months before. Source: EIA's monthly retail sales data.
Does this include energy lost while charging?
Yes. EPA measures an electric car's efficiency from the wall outlet, so the electricity lost while charging is already in the kWh per 100 miles figure.
Efficiency: U.S. EPA ratings for the 2026 model year. Gas prices: EIA weekly survey, week of November 9, 2026. Electricity: EIA average home rates, September 2025 to August 2026. Fuel taxes: EIA, July 2026 (revised). How we calculate