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Tesla Model 3 Cost in Washington: EV vs Gas Comparison (2026)

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The Tesla Model 3 costs $860/month to own in Washington over 5 years. That's $10,163 more than a comparable Toyota RAV4.Annual charging cost: $374 vs $2,040 for gas.

✓ Updated March 2026✓ Based on state insurance filings

5-Year Cost: Tesla Model 3 vs Toyota RAV4

Tesla Model 3 (EV)Toyota RAV4 (Gas)
MSRP$40,240$30,645
Depreciation$22,132$12,871
Insurance$18,010$10,700
Fuel/Charging$1,872$10,200
Maintenance$2,440$2,145
5-Year Total$51,598$41,435
Monthly Cost$860/mo$691/mo

Charging Costs in Washington

Home Charging (avg 10.4¢/kWh)

$374/year

$31/month

Gas Equivalent (30 MPG, $4.08/gal)

$2,040/year

You save $1,666/year on fuel

These are estimates based on state averages. Your exact rate depends on your specific profile.

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