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How often would I have to charge the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Charge every

6days

  • 4 charges in 4 weeks at 33 miles a day.
  • 33 miles a day: about 12,000 miles a year.
  • Range 363 mi. 218 mi between 80% and 20%.
  • 924 miles in 4 weeks: about $39 of power.
  • About $500 a year at 17 cents per kWh.

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Charge to
20% reservekept freeday 1day 2day 3day 4day 5day 6363 mi EPA range2 or more sources218 mi between charges
Battery at the end of each day. Stamp: plug in that night. Tap a day to make it a 200 mi trip.
2026 Tesla Model 3: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimStandard RWD
MSRP$36,990
EPA range363 mi
kWh per 100 mi24.6 (from MPGe)
MPGe137 MPGe
BatteryN/A
Miles between 80% and 20%218
Miles in 4 weeks924
Power cost, 4 weeks$39
Power cost a year$500

Best EPA range: higher than 85% of 66 EVs (2026).

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold, speed, loads and battery age cut it. 20% kept in reserve.

Home charging every night at one price. Fast-charging costs not included.

How values are checked