What it costs to charge a 2026 Tesla Model 3 in Illinois
Short answer
Charging at home 1,000 miles a month at 19.1¢ per kWh. That's 5.0¢ a mile and $604 a year.
A full charge at home costs about $17.42, for 346 miles of EPA range.
Illinois's average home electricity rate, September 2025 to August 2026 (EIA).
Change the version, miles or price
- Per year
- $604
- Per mile
- 5.0¢
- Over 5 years
- $3,021
- Full charge
- $17.42
Every 2026 Model 3 version in Illinois
| Version | Drive | EPA rating | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | RWD | 24.3 kWh/100 mi | $46 | $14.88321 mi |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | RWD | 24.6 kWh/100 mi | $47 | $17.03363 mi |
| Model 3 Premium AWD(used in headline figures) | AWD | 26.4 kWh/100 mi | $50 | $17.42346 mi |
| Model 3 Performance | AWD | 29.6 kWh/100 mi | $56 | $17.44309 mi |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | AWD | 30.2 kWh/100 mi | $58 | $18.08314 mi |
Model 3 vs. Toyota RAV4 in Illinois
The Model 3 costs about $633 a year less to run here.Counting Illinois's $100 EV fee, the saving is about $533.
See the break-evenIllinois charges EVs $100 a year
On top of the registration every car pays, Illinois charges electric cars an extra $100 a year, about $8 a month.
States charge these fees in place of the gas tax an electric car never pays. Driven the same 1,000 miles a month here, the Toyota RAV4 (41 mpg) pays about $264 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 Illinois costs 11% more than a year ago
Illinois's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 19.1¢ per kWh, 2.0¢ more than the 12 months before. It moves through the year: over those 12 months, from 16.4¢ in January 2026 to 23.9¢ in May 2026. At 1,000 miles a month, the Model 3 costs about $5 a month more to charge than in the 12 months before.
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EIA monthly retail sales data, residential customers.
Illinois is the 16th most expensive state to charge a Model 3
36th 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
- 34Ohio$49
- 35Wisconsin$50
- 36Illinois$50
- 37Pennsylvania$55
- 38Michigan$56
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Illinois?
About $50 a month for 1,000 miles, or $604 a year, for the 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 19.1¢ per kWh. That works out to 5.0¢ a mile.
Which Model 3 version is cheapest to charge?
The Model 3 Standard RWD (24.3 kWh/100 mi), at about $46 a month in Illinois. The 2026 Model 3 comes in 5 EPA-rated versions.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Illinois?
About $17.42 at home for the 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD, at 19.1¢ 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 Illinois charge an extra fee for electric cars?
Yes. Illinois charges electric cars an extra $100 a year, about $8 a month, beyond what every car pays to register.
Is electricity getting more expensive in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 19.1¢ per kWh, 2.0¢ 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