What it costs to charge a 2026 Tesla Model 3 in Tennessee
Short answer
Charging at home 1,000 miles a month at 13.7¢ per kWh. That's 3.6¢ a mile and $434 a year.
A full charge at home costs about $12.51, for 346 miles of EPA range.
Tennessee's average home electricity rate, September 2025 to August 2026 (EIA).
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- Per year
- $434
- Per mile
- 3.6¢
- Over 5 years
- $2,170
- Full charge
- $12.51
Every 2026 Model 3 version in Tennessee
| Version | Drive | EPA rating | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | RWD | 24.3 kWh/100 mi | $33 | $10.69321 mi |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | RWD | 24.6 kWh/100 mi | $34 | $12.23363 mi |
| Model 3 Premium AWD(used in headline figures) | AWD | 26.4 kWh/100 mi | $36 | $12.51346 mi |
| Model 3 Performance | AWD | 29.6 kWh/100 mi | $41 | $12.53309 mi |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | AWD | 30.2 kWh/100 mi | $41 | $12.99314 mi |
Model 3 vs. Toyota RAV4 in Tennessee
The Model 3 costs about $673 a year less to run here.Counting Tennessee's $200 EV fee and $100 hybrid fee, the saving is about $573.
See the break-evenTennessee charges EVs $200 a year
On top of the registration every car pays, Tennessee charges electric cars an extra $200 a year, about $17 a month. It rises to $274 in 2027.
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 $134 a year in state and federal gas tax, plus Tennessee's $100 hybrid fee.
EV fee: U.S. Department of Energy; hybrid fee: U.S. Department of Energy, checked October 2026. Fuel tax: EIA, July 2026 (revised).
Electricity in Tennessee costs 4% more than a year ago
Tennessee's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 13.7¢ per kWh, 0.5¢ more than the 12 months before. It moves through the year: over those 12 months, from 12.8¢ in February 2026 to 15.1¢ in March 2026. At 1,000 miles a month, the Model 3 costs about $1 a month more to charge than in the 12 months before.
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EIA monthly retail sales data, residential customers.
Tennessee is the 9th cheapest state to charge a Model 3
9th cheapest of the 50 states and DC, at 1,000 miles a month. See every state
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Tennessee?
About $36 a month for 1,000 miles, or $434 a year, for the 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD (26.4 kWh/100 mi) at 13.7¢ per kWh. That works out to 3.6¢ a mile.
Which Model 3 version is cheapest to charge?
The Model 3 Standard RWD (24.3 kWh/100 mi), at about $33 a month in Tennessee. The 2026 Model 3 comes in 5 EPA-rated versions.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Tennessee?
About $12.51 at home for the 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD, at 13.7¢ 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 Tennessee charge an extra fee for electric cars?
Yes. Tennessee charges electric cars an extra $200 a year, about $17 a month, beyond what every car pays to register. It rises to $274 in 2027.
Is electricity getting more expensive in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 13.7¢ per kWh, 0.5¢ 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