Tesla Model 3 Running Costs (2026)
What it really costs to charge and run a Tesla Model 3 — by country, vs petrol.
Updated 24 June 2026 · € / 100 km · figures current to Q2 2026
Also available: 🇺🇸 US version ($ / 100 mi) →
Charging cost — by country
At average residential electricity prices, 11.3 kWh/100 km (wall, incl. ~10% charging loss). Annual = 15,000 km/year.
| Country | €/kWh | €/100 km | Full charge | €/yr (15,000 km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 0.1300 | €1.47 | €8.67 | €220 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 0.2560 | €2.89 | €17.07 | €434 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 0.2610 | €2.95 | €17.4 | €442 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.2660 | €3.01 | €17.73 | €451 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.3835 | €4.33 | €25.57 | €650 |
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Tesla Model 3 — key specs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home?
A full 0→100% home charge of the 60 kWh battery costs about €9 in Bulgaria and €26 in Germany (battery ÷ 0.9 for ~10% AC charging loss). Per 100 km that is €1.47–€4.33.
What is the Model 3 cost per 100 km?
On home electricity the Model 3 costs €1.47 per 100 km in Bulgaria (cheapest) up to €4.33 in Germany (priciest), based on real-world 11.3 kWh/100 km.
How far does the Model 3 go on a full charge?
Official WLTP range is 534 km from the 60 kWh usable battery; real-world consumption is 11.3 kWh/100 km.
How long does the Model 3 take to fast-charge?
It charges at up to 175 kW on DC, taking about 24 minutes from 10–80%, and up to 11 kW on a home/AC wallbox.
Sources
- EV Database — Tesla Model 3 real-world efficiency & WLTP range
- Eurostat, electricity price statistics H1 2025 (residential, incl. all taxes)
Methodology: cost = efficiency × tariff; a full 0→100% home charge draws battery ÷ 0.9 (≈10% AC charging loss). EU in €/100 km; reproducible from the figures above. Excludes maintenance, insurance, depreciation and public fast-charging. Educational — not financial advice.