Cost to Charge Tesla Model 3 on EVgo
A full charge for the Tesla Model 3 on EVgo costs $30.34 at 48¢/kWh. That is $19.91 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $10.45.
Full Charge (80%)
$30.34
Half Charge (50%)
$18.96
Per 100 Miles
$10.45
Charge Time
15 min
EVgo vs Home Charging
| Scenario | EVgo | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $30.34 | $10.43 | +$19.91 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $18.96 | $6.52 | +$12.44 |
| 25% Top-Up | $9.48 | $3.26 | +$6.22 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare EVgo (48¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | EVgo | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $6.90 | $30.34 | +$23.43 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.43 | $30.34 | +$22.90 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.46 | $30.34 | +$22.88 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $7.63 | $30.34 | +$22.71 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $7.81 | $30.34 | +$22.53 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $7.87 | $30.34 | +$22.46 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $7.98 | $30.34 | +$22.36 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $8.11 | $30.34 | +$22.23 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $8.12 | $30.34 | +$22.21 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $8.13 | $30.34 | +$22.21 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $8.14 | $30.34 | +$22.20 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $8.28 | $30.34 | +$22.06 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $8.60 | $30.34 | +$21.74 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $8.65 | $30.34 | +$21.69 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $8.73 | $30.34 | +$21.61 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $8.84 | $30.34 | +$21.50 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $9.00 | $30.34 | +$21.34 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $9.02 | $30.34 | +$21.32 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $9.03 | $30.34 | +$21.30 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $9.14 | $30.34 | +$21.20 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $9.27 | $30.34 | +$21.07 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $9.29 | $30.34 | +$21.05 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $9.33 | $30.34 | +$21.00 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $9.47 | $30.34 | +$20.87 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $9.74 | $30.34 | +$20.60 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $9.87 | $30.34 | +$20.47 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $9.92 | $30.34 | +$20.42 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $10.03 | $30.34 | +$20.31 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $10.06 | $30.34 | +$20.27 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $10.15 | $30.34 | +$20.19 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $10.23 | $30.34 | +$20.10 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $10.34 | $30.34 | +$20.00 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $10.39 | $30.34 | +$19.95 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $10.43 | $30.34 | +$19.90 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $11.12 | $30.34 | +$19.22 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $11.50 | $30.34 | +$18.83 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $11.69 | $30.34 | +$18.64 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $12.34 | $30.34 | +$18.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $12.76 | $30.34 | +$17.58 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $13.03 | $30.34 | +$17.31 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $14.62 | $30.34 | +$15.72 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $14.72 | $30.34 | +$15.62 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $16.13 | $30.34 | +$14.21 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $16.63 | $30.34 | +$13.70 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $17.89 | $30.34 | +$12.45 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $17.93 | $30.34 | +$12.41 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $19.05 | $30.34 | +$11.29 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $19.14 | $30.34 | +$11.19 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $19.42 | $30.34 | +$10.91 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $19.69 | $30.34 | +$10.64 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $25.15 | $30.34 | +$5.19 |
Practical Notes: Model 3 on EVgo
The Model 3's NACS port plugs directly into EVgo stalls — no adapter needed. Check the EVgo app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the Model 3's 250 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to EVgo's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 11 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $30.34 full charge on EVgo represents $0.08 per mile of driving — about 8.4¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on EVgo would cost roughly $1,566.94/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$538.64/year).
For most Model 3 owners, the realistic use-pattern for EVgo is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the $7.99/month EVgo membership (drops your rate to 32¢/kWh). For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your Model 3 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: EVgo published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.