Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 in West Virginia

$14.11 for a full charge at 15.45¢/kWh — $4.08 per 100 miles, about $489 a year.

Charging details

West Virginia residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model 3 in West Virginia

$14.11 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$4.08
Per mile
$0.04
Per year
$489
vs petrol / yr
$1,145
  • 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 $14.11
Full charge (0–100%) 91.3 kWh $14.11
Per 100 miles 26.4 kWh $4.08
Per year (12,000 mi) 3168.0 kWh $489
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $1,145

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model 3 from empty in West Virginia costs $14.11. The car draws 91.3 kWh from the wall for a full 346-mile charge, and West Virginia residential electricity averages 15.45¢ per kWh. That works out at $4.08 per 100 miles, or $0.04 a mile.

West Virginia is cheaper than average: 15.45¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 20 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 3.3× cheaper per mile: $4.08 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $1,145 saved.

Similar EVs in West Virginia

Charging cost of comparable EVs in West Virginia
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Tesla Model S 27.1 kWh $17.17 $502
Tesla Model Y 27.5 kWh $13.89 $510
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $13.67 $519
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $12.46 $519
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $12.46 $519
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $19.18 $530

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model 3 in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Arizona 15.18 $13.87 $481
Wyoming 15.24 $13.92 $483
South Dakota 15.36 $14.03 $487
South Carolina 15.55 $14.20 $493
Kansas 15.71 $14.35 $498
Iowa 15.93 $14.55 $505

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in West Virginia?
$14.11 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 91.3 kWh at the wall and West Virginia residential electricity averages 15.45¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 cost per mile in West Virginia?
About $0.04 a mile, or $4.08 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $489 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model 3 cheaper than petrol in West Virginia?
Yes — 3.3 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $4.08 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $1,145 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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