How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in Florida?
Charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD in Florida costs about $12.02 for a full charge and $3.74 per 100 miles at Florida's average residential rate of 15.4¢/kWh. At 1,016 miles a month that is $38 a month, or $457 a year: $855 less than a 2026 Honda Accord would cost in gas.
- Full charge
- $12.02
- 78 kWh for 321 mi
- Per 100 miles
- $3.74
- 24.3 kWh/100 mi
- Per month
- $38
- 1,016 mi/month
- Per year
- $457
- 12,192 mi/year
- Saved vs gas
- $855/yr
- vs 2026 Honda Accord, 32 mpg
Headline figures use the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD and the Florida average residential rate for Sep 2025–Aug 2026.
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Prefilled with Florida averages. Change any value to match your bill and driving.
- Full charge
- $12.02
- Per 100 miles
- $3.74
- Per month
- $38
- Per year
- $457
- Gas car per year
- $1,312
- Saved vs gas per year
- $855
2026 Tesla Model 3 trims in Florida
| Trim | EPA range | kWh/100 mi | Full charge | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard RWD | 321 mi | 24.3 | $12.02 | $3.74 |
| Premium RWD | 363 mi | 24.6 | $13.78 | $3.80 |
| Premium AWD | 346 mi | 26.4 | $14.06 | $4.06 |
| Performance | 309 mi | 29.6 | $14.08 | $4.56 |
| Performance AWD | 314 mi | 30.2 | $14.63 | $4.66 |
At 15.4¢/kWh. Highlighted: trim used for headline figures. Range and efficiency: EPA combined.
Electricity prices in Florida
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| Month | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 15.0¢/kWh | 18.2¢/kWh |
| Jul 2026 | 15.0¢/kWh | 18.3¢/kWh |
| Jun 2026 | 15.1¢/kWh | 18.4¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | 15.2¢/kWh | 18.4¢/kWh |
| Apr 2026 | 15.6¢/kWh | 18.9¢/kWh |
| Mar 2026 | 15.4¢/kWh | 18.6¢/kWh |
| Feb 2026 | 15.8¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Jan 2026 | 15.9¢/kWh | 17.4¢/kWh |
| Dec 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 17.1¢/kWh |
| Nov 2025 | 15.8¢/kWh | 17.8¢/kWh |
| Oct 2025 | 15.7¢/kWh | 17.9¢/kWh |
| Sep 2025 | 15.8¢/kWh | 18.1¢/kWh |
| Aug 2025 | 15.3¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Jul 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 17.4¢/kWh |
| Jun 2025 | 15.3¢/kWh | 17.4¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | 14.9¢/kWh | 17.3¢/kWh |
| Apr 2025 | 15.1¢/kWh | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Mar 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 17.0¢/kWh |
| Feb 2025 | 15.0¢/kWh | 16.4¢/kWh |
| Jan 2025 | 14.5¢/kWh | 15.9¢/kWh |
| Dec 2024 | 14.2¢/kWh | 16.3¢/kWh |
| Nov 2024 | 14.2¢/kWh | 16.9¢/kWh |
| Oct 2024 | 14.2¢/kWh | 17.1¢/kWh |
| Sep 2024 | 14.0¢/kWh | 16.8¢/kWh |
Florida's 12-month average rate, 15.4¢/kWh, is 15% below the U.S. average of 18.0¢/kWh, which saves $0.64 per 100 miles compared with the national rate.
Rates in Florida are rising: the latest 12-month average is 4.4% higher than in the 12 months before.
Over the last 24 months Florida was cheapest in fall and most expensive in winter: September 2024 at 14.0¢/kWh and January 2026 at 15.9¢/kWh, which moves the Tesla Model 3's monthly charging cost between $35 and $39. The latest published month, August 2026, came in at 15.0¢/kWh, in line with the 12-month average.
Of the 5 states covered so far, Florida ranks 2nd cheapest for the Tesla Model 3. It costs least in Washington ($3.45 per 100 miles) and most in California ($7.86).
Among the 10 EVs on OutletBill, the Tesla Model 3 is the 1st cheapest to charge per mile in Florida; the next cheapest, the Tesla Model Y, costs $4.24 per 100 miles.
At 24.3 kWh per 100 miles, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD is among the most efficient EVs EPA has rated for 2026: it uses less energy than 99% of the 321 2026 EV versions tested.
Across all 5 trims of the 2026 Model 3, cost per 100 miles in Florida ranges from $3.74 for the Standard RWD to $4.66 for the Performance AWD, a difference of $112 a year at 1,016 miles a month.
EPA estimates 12 hours to charge the Model 3 Standard RWD from empty on a 240-volt Level 2 home charger, longer than a typical night, though a full charge is rarely needed. At 1,016 miles a month (about 33 miles a day), a day's driving takes roughly 1.5 hours on a Level 2 charger.
Electricity would have to cost more than 44.3¢/kWh, 2.9 times Florida's rate, before the Tesla Model 3 cost more per mile than the 2026 Honda Accord. Put the other way, gas would have to fall below $1.20 a gallon.
Gas costs use EIA's Florida retail average for regular gasoline ($3.44 a gallon over the same 12 months, 5% below the U.S. average of $3.61) and the 2026 Honda Accord's EPA rating of 32 mpg combined.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Florida?
About $12.02. Driving the EPA-rated 321 miles of the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD takes 78 kWh from the wall, which costs $12.02 at Florida's average rate of 15.4¢/kWh. At the U.S. average rate the same charge costs $14.07.
Is a Tesla Model 3 cheaper to run than a gas car in Florida?
Yes. At 1,016 miles a month the Tesla Model 3 costs $457 a year to charge, versus $1,312 for a 2026 Honda Accord at $3.44 a gallon: $855 saved per year, or $7.01 per 100 miles.
How much will a Tesla Model 3 add to my electric bill in Florida?
At 1,016 miles a month the Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD uses about 247 kWh, roughly $38 at the Florida average rate. Depending on the month, that ranged from $35 to $39 over the last 24 months. A time-of-use plan that discounts overnight charging lowers it; enter your own rate in the calculator.
Which Tesla Model 3 trim is cheapest to charge?
The 2026 Standard RWD, at 24.3 kWh per 100 miles: $3.74 per 100 miles in Florida. The Performance AWD is the least efficient at $4.66, $112 more a year at 1,016 miles a month.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home?
EPA estimates 12 hours from empty on a 240-volt Level 2 charger for the Model 3 Standard RWD. Replacing a typical day's 33 miles takes about 1.5 hours, which costs $1.25 at the Florida average rate.
Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Tesla Model 3 in Washington$3.45/100 mi
- Tesla Model 3 in Texas$3.88/100 mi
- Tesla Model 3 in New York$6.95/100 mi
- Tesla Model 3 in California$7.86/100 mi
Other EVs in Florida
- Tesla Model Y$43/mo
- Nissan Leaf$44/mo
- Hyundai Ioniq 5$45/mo
- Chevrolet Equinox EV$49/mo
- Ford Mustang Mach-E$49/mo
- Honda Prologue$51/mo
- Cadillac Lyriq$58/mo
- Kia EV9$59/mo
- Rivian R1S$67/mo
Last updated: October 2026 · Data: EPA fueleconomy.gov,U.S. EIA (electricity through August 2026, gasoline through September 2026) · Methodology