Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in New Jersey

$22.79 for a full charge at 24.95¢/kWh — $6.59 per 100 miles, about $790 a year.

Charging details

New Jersey residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model 3 in New Jersey

$22.79 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$6.59
Per mile
$0.07
Per year
$790
vs petrol / yr
$844
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Tesla Model 3
Item Energy Cost
This charge 91.3 kWh $22.79
Full charge (0–100%) 91.3 kWh $22.79
Per 100 miles 26.4 kWh $6.59
Per year (12,000 mi) 3168.0 kWh $790
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $844

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model 3 from empty in New Jersey costs $22.79. The car draws 91.3 kWh from the wall for a full 346-mile charge, and New Jersey residential electricity averages 24.95¢ per kWh. That works out at $6.59 per 100 miles, or $0.07 a mile.

New Jersey is more expensive than average: 24.95¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 43 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $11.98 to fill in Nevada and $48.16 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 2.1× cheaper per mile: $6.59 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $844 saved.

Similar EVs in New Jersey

Charging cost of comparable EVs in New Jersey
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Tesla Model S 27.1 kWh $27.72 $811
Tesla Model Y 27.5 kWh $22.44 $823
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $22.08 $838
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $20.12 $838
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $20.12 $838
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $30.97 $856

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Connecticut 24.32 $22.21 $770
District of Columbia 24.39 $22.28 $773
Vermont 24.44 $22.32 $774
New Hampshire 27.01 $24.67 $856
Alaska 28.21 $25.77 $894
Rhode Island 29.23 $26.70 $926

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in New Jersey?
$22.79 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 91.3 kWh at the wall and New Jersey residential electricity averages 24.95¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 cost per mile in New Jersey?
About $0.07 a mile, or $6.59 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $790 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model 3 cheaper than petrol in New Jersey?
Yes — 2.1 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $6.59 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $844 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Tesla Model 3 at 346 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 26.4 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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