Tesla Model 3
$44/month avg
Range: 363 miles
Efficiency: 4.1 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 271 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 3,252 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $1.63
EPA range per full charge: 410 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S
Dual Motor AWD configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
100 kWh
Range
410 mi
Efficiency
3.7 mi/kWh
MSRP
$79,990
Tesla Model S is a high-intent U.S. search for drivers who want flagship EV range and performance but still need realistic charging-cost expectations. In practical ownership, charging mix drives monthly spend more than acceleration specs. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $48.78. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same monthly distance is about $121.95.
Ideal For
- Drivers cross-shopping Model S against premium electric sedans where operating cost matters alongside performance.
- High-mile users who need long-range capability and predictable monthly charging budgets.
- Owners deciding how much home-first charging reduces annual energy spend versus public-heavy routines.
- Buyers moving from luxury gas sedans and validating real yearly EV savings under U.S. rates.
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Cost to Charge Tesla Model S at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
27.1 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$4.88
Cost per full charge
$18.00
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$48.78
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$585.37
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Tesla Model S at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
27.1 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$12.20
Cost per full charge
$45.00
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$121.95
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,463.41
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $4.07
Extra monthly cost vs home: $73.17 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $878.05 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $31.09/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: Tesla Model S
Mainstream pack profile (60-100 kWh). This band reflects most U.S. EVs. Seasonal cost variance is usually moderate, with trip pattern and charging timing as the largest levers.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+12% to +30%
Factor band: 1.12x-1.30x baseline.
Summer factor range
+5% to +12%
Factor band: 1.05x-1.12x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $54.63-$63.41
Summer: $51.22-$54.63
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $136.59-$158.54
Summer: $128.05-$136.59
Precondition when plugged in and calibrate with one full winter and summer billing cycle.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Tesla Model S: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $29.81 | $357.72 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $32.52 | $390.24 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $32.52 | $390.24 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $32.52 | $390.24 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $32.52 | $390.24 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $32.52 | $390.24 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $35.23 | $422.76 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $37.94 | $455.28 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $37.94 | $455.28 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $37.94 | $455.28 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $40.65 | $487.80 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $43.36 | $520.33 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $43.36 | $520.33 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $43.36 | $520.33 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $43.36 | $520.33 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $46.07 | $552.85 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $46.07 | $552.85 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $46.07 | $552.85 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $48.78 | $585.37 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $54.20 | $650.41 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $54.20 | $650.41 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $54.20 | $650.41 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $62.33 | $747.97 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $62.33 | $747.97 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $67.75 | $813.01 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $70.46 | $845.53 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $70.46 | $845.53 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $73.17 | $878.05 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $81.30 | $975.61 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $84.01 | $1,008.13 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $84.01 | $1,008.13 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $94.85 | $1,138.21 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $113.82 | $1,365.85 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 3-4 miles/hour
Time to full: 63-84 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 18-24 miles/hour
Time to full: 10-14 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 250 kW (144 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 27 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim | Dual Motor AWD |
| Battery Size | 100 kWh |
| Range | 410 miles |
| Efficiency | 3.7 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 3-4 miles/hour; L2: 18-24 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (144 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Category | sedan |
| MSRP | $79,990 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, Model S is about $48.78 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $121.95 for the same monthly distance.
What is Tesla Model S charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, Model S runs near $4.88 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $12.20 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more does public charging cost for Tesla Model S?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $73.17 higher per month and about $878.05 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
How long does Tesla Model S take to charge at home and fast stations?
Typical planning windows are around 63-84 hours on Level 1, 10-14 hours on Level 2, and about 27 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging when battery preconditioning and station conditions are favorable.
Does Tesla Model S still save money versus gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, Model S saves about $846.95 per year at home-rate assumptions.
Who is Tesla Model S best suited for from a charging-cost perspective?
Model S is best for drivers who want premium long-range EV capability and can keep most charging at home. With a 410-mile EPA range profile, charging mix discipline remains the biggest controllable cost lever.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.