Tesla · Rear-Wheel Drive (Highland – CATL 6M) · 2025 (May–December)
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3?
Use this transparent estimate for the verified Rear-Wheel Drive (Highland – CATL 6M) configuration. Change the electricity price, charge level, efficiency assumption and public-charging fees to match your own situation.
Quick answer: Tesla Model 3 charging cost
For the reviewed Rear-Wheel Drive (Highland – CATL 6M) configuration in Europe, calculated on 24 September 2026 using a 60 kWh usable battery and 90% charging efficiency, a 20–80% charge is estimated at €10.33 at home, €18.00 on public AC and €26.00 on Public DC. The Portugal assumptions are €0.2582 per kWh at home, €0.4500 per kWh AC and €0.6500 per kWh DC, before optional session fees.
Home · 20–80%
€10.33
Public AC · 20–80%
€18.00
Public DC · 20–80%
€26.00
This reviewed configuration has a CCS Combo 2 DC connector; actual access still depends on the station and tariff.
These are estimates, not a bill. Home price is a dated market assumption; public prices are editable illustrative starting values.
Calculate your Model 3 charging cost
The battery calculation uses stored energy first, then applies charging efficiency to estimate energy drawn from the grid.
Home estimate
All results are estimates using the inputs above.
Energy stored
36.0 kWh
Energy from grid
40.0 kWh
Total estimated charging cost
€10.33
Estimated charging time
5.4 h
Cost per 100 km
€3.56
Journey cost
€3.56
Monthly estimate
€42.76
Annual estimate
€513.10
Your estimate is €10.33.
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Home versus public charging cost
The comparison uses the same 20–80% charge and the same vehicle data. Public rows include no fee unless you add one in the calculator.
| Charging mode | 20–80% | 0–100% | Cost / 100 km | Onboard / peak limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | €10.33 | €17.21 | €3.56 | 7.4 kW effective |
| Public AC | €18.00 | €30.00 | €6.21 | 11 kW |
| Public DC | €26.00 | €43.33 | €8.97 | 175 kW |
A practical monthly example
At the default distance of 1,200 km per month, the published consumption figure implies about 165.6 kWh from the grid for home charging. The estimated energy cost is €42.76 per month at the current home-price assumption, before any separate public session fees.
Change the distance, consumption basis and price above. Real-world weather, speed, tyres, heating, battery age and charging behaviour can move the result materially.
What the charging speed numbers mean
For home charging, the selected charger power is capped by the vehicle's onboard AC limit. Public AC uses the vehicle limit as the time basis when no station-specific limit is entered. DC charging normally tapers as the battery fills, so a maximum or typical 10–80% power figure is not a constant session speed.
Time-based fees use a simple average-power estimate only. Use the operator's tariff and the actual session record when accuracy matters.
What is specific to this Tesla Model 3?
These notes apply to the reviewed Rear-Wheel Drive (Highland – CATL 6M) configuration, not automatically to every model year, wheel size, battery or market.
Variant and model-year scope
This page models the European rear-wheel-drive Highland with the CATL 6M battery reference for the May–December 2025 production window. The usable-capacity input is a reviewed third-party estimate, so it is not presented as a universal Tesla specification.
Home and AC charging
The selected Model 3 variant is limited to 11 kW AC by its onboard charger. A 22 kW wallbox can supply the car, but it does not make this variant charge at 22 kW; the calculator caps the home-time estimate at the lower effective power.
Public DC charging
The 175 kW value is a variant-level DC maximum and the 110 kW figure is a typical 10–80% average reference. DC power tapers with battery temperature, state of charge and charging conditions, so the page does not treat 175 kW as a constant session speed.
Consumption and distance cost
The 13.8 kWh/100 km figure is a WLTP plug-side rated value for the reviewed configuration. It is used directly for distance-cost estimates because charging losses are already represented in a plug-side rating.
Verified vehicle specifications
| Variant | Rear-Wheel Drive (Highland – CATL 6M) |
|---|---|
| Model year / market | 2025 (May–December) · Europe |
| Usable battery | 60 kWh (third-party estimate; not a universal manufacturer figure) |
| Rated energy consumption | 13.8 kWh/100 km · WLTP rated combined consumption; the rated figure includes charging losses. |
| Rated range | 520 km WLTP |
| Maximum AC charging | 11 kW · The onboard charger limits a 22 kW AC connection to 11 kW. |
| DC availability | Public DC · This reviewed configuration has a CCS Combo 2 DC connector; actual access still depends on the station and tariff. |
| Maximum DC charging | 175 kW; typical 10–80% average about 110 kW |
| Charging connector | Type 2 AC / CCS Combo 2 DC |
| Verification | Published · reviewed 23 September 2026 |
Usable capacity and charging power are third-party technical-dataset values for this specific European variant. Tesla does not publish one universal usable-capacity figure for every Model 3 configuration; the 60 kWh value is therefore labelled as an estimate rather than a manufacturer specification.
How this charging-cost calculator works
1. Energy stored
Usable battery × (target charge − starting charge) ÷ 100.
2. Energy from grid
Energy stored ÷ charging efficiency. This represents conversion and charging overhead.
3. Cost
Grid energy × price per kWh + optional session and time fees.
- Rated consumption figures marked as plug-side already include charging losses, so the calculator does not apply the efficiency percentage a second time to cost per 100 km.
- If you enter a battery-side consumption figure, the calculator applies charging efficiency before pricing it.
- Electricity prices are dated assumptions, not timeless tariffs. Check your bill and charging-operator tariff for a personal result.
- DC charging power changes during a session. The calculator estimates cost, not a constant charging curve or guaranteed charging time.
Frequently asked questions about Tesla Model 3 charging
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 from 20% to 80%?
With the current 60 kWh usable-battery input and the selected prices, the estimate is €10.33 at home, €18.00 on public AC and €26.00 on Public DC. Public operator fees can change the total.
How much does a full Tesla Model 3 charge cost?
A 0–100% charge is estimated at €17.21 at home using the current efficiency and home-price assumptions. A full session normally costs more than a 20–80% session because it stores more energy; the final part of a DC session may also be slower.
What does it cost to drive a Tesla Model 3 for 100 km?
Using the published 13.8 kWh/100 km rated figure, the energy-only estimate is €3.56 per 100 km at home and €6.21 on public AC at the selected prices. Rated plug-side figures already include charging losses, so they are not loss-adjusted a second time.
Is public charging more expensive for a Tesla Model 3?
It often is under the illustrative prices on this page, but the difference depends on the operator, membership, time of use, session fees and idle fees. Replace the public AC and Public DC prices with the exact tariff you use for a better estimate.
Does the maximum charging speed change the charging cost?
Charging power mainly changes how long a session takes. It can change the total when an operator bills by time, but Public DC power is not constant: the vehicle normally tapers as the battery fills. This calculator therefore treats charging time as a rough fee estimate, not a guaranteed curve.
How does home charging work for this Model 3?
The selected Model 3 variant is limited to 11 kW AC by its onboard charger. A 22 kW wallbox can supply the car, but it does not make this variant charge at 22 kW; the calculator caps the home-time estimate at the lower effective power. For this page, Public DC remains separate from the AC capability.
What should I know about public charging for this Model 3?
The 175 kW value is a variant-level DC maximum and the 110 kW figure is a typical 10–80% average reference. DC power tapers with battery temperature, state of charge and charging conditions, so the page does not treat 175 kW as a constant session speed.
Can another Model 3 have a different charging cost?
Yes. Battery size, wheel configuration, model year, onboard charger, market and charging equipment can change the inputs. This page is for the reviewed Rear-Wheel Drive (Highland – CATL 6M) configuration; variants are consolidated only when their relevant cost inputs remain equivalent.
Sources and review date
Vehicle data was reviewed on 23 September 2026. Source roles are shown so third-party estimates are not mistaken for manufacturer figures.
- EV Database: Tesla Model 3 RWD (Highland - CATL 6M) Independent technical dataset
EV Database · Tesla Model 3 RWD (Highland - CATL 6M) technical data
Applies to: Tesla Model 3 RWD (Highland – CATL 6M), Europe, 2025 (May–December) · verified 23 September 2026
Variant-level battery, charging and WLTP data; usable capacity is marked as estimated by the dataset.
- Tesla Model 3 Europe Owner's Manual Manufacturer document
Tesla · Model 3 Owner's Manual (Europe)
Applies to: Tesla Model 3 Europe configurations; charging guidance is not a single trim-level capacity specification · verified 23 September 2026
Manufacturer reference for Europe-specific charging guidance and configuration caveats.
- Tesla vehicle power-consumption reference Manufacturer document
Tesla · Vehicle power consumption reference
Applies to: Tesla vehicle consumption guidance; market and model-year dependent · verified 23 September 2026
Manufacturer WLTP consumption reference; available trims and values vary by market and model year.
- Eurostat: Household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) Official tariff dataset
Applies to: Portugal, all consumption bands, taxes included, 2025-S2 · verified 23 September 2026
Eurostat household electricity price, all consumption bands, taxes included, 2025-S2; replace with your tariff for a personal estimate.
- Autozis: Illustrative public charging starting values Editorial assumption
Applies to: Portugal display defaults; AC €0.45/kWh and DC €0.65/kWh, reviewed 2026 · verified 23 September 2026
Illustrative starting values only. Public operator tariffs, subscriptions, idle fees and time fees vary. These are editable starting values, not operator tariffs or a universal current price.
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