Polestar Polestar 3
$64/month avg
Range: 350 miles
Efficiency: 2.8 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 322 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 3,859 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $1.93
EPA range per full charge: 352 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model X
Dual Motor AWD configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
100 kWh
Range
352 mi
Efficiency
3.1 mi/kWh
MSRP
$84,990
Tesla Model X is a high-intent U.S. search for buyers who want premium three-row EV utility and long-range capability, but still need clear charging-cost expectations. Real ownership cost is driven more by charging behavior than by headline performance specs. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $57.88. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same monthly distance is about $144.69.
Ideal For
- Families comparing premium three-row EV charging cost against large gas SUVs.
- Drivers who combine school/work duty with longer regional travel and need stable monthly charging budgets.
- Households deciding whether home-first charging can keep a larger premium EV cost-effective year-round.
- Buyers evaluating public-heavy charging impact before switching from luxury ICE SUVs.
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Cost to Charge Tesla Model X 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
32.2 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$5.79
Cost per full charge
$18.00
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$57.88
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$694.53
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Tesla Model X at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
32.2 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$14.47
Cost per full charge
$45.00
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$144.69
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,736.33
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $4.82
Extra monthly cost vs home: $86.82 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $1,041.80 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $304.01/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: Tesla Model X
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: $64.82-$75.24
Summer: $60.77-$64.82
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $162.06-$188.10
Summer: $151.93-$162.06
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 X: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $35.37 | $424.44 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $38.59 | $463.02 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $38.59 | $463.02 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $38.59 | $463.02 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $38.59 | $463.02 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $38.59 | $463.02 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $41.80 | $501.61 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $45.02 | $540.19 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $45.02 | $540.19 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $45.02 | $540.19 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $48.23 | $578.78 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $51.45 | $617.36 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $51.45 | $617.36 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $51.45 | $617.36 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $51.45 | $617.36 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $54.66 | $655.95 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $54.66 | $655.95 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $54.66 | $655.95 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $57.88 | $694.53 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $64.31 | $771.70 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $64.31 | $771.70 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $64.31 | $771.70 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $73.95 | $887.46 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $73.95 | $887.46 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $80.39 | $964.63 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $83.60 | $1,003.22 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $83.60 | $1,003.22 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $86.82 | $1,041.80 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $96.46 | $1,157.56 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $99.68 | $1,196.14 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $99.68 | $1,196.14 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $112.54 | $1,350.48 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $135.05 | $1,620.58 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 2-4 miles/hour
Time to full: 63-84 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 16-22 miles/hour
Time to full: 10-14 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 250 kW (131 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 | 352 miles |
| Efficiency | 3.1 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 2-4 miles/hour; L2: 16-22 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (131 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 7 seats |
| Category | suv |
| MSRP | $84,990 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model X per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, Model X is about $57.88 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $144.69 for the same monthly distance.
What is Tesla Model X charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, Model X runs near $5.79 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $14.47 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more does public charging cost for Tesla Model X?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $86.82 higher per month and about $1,041.80 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
How long does Tesla Model X 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 preconditioning and charger conditions are favorable.
Is Tesla Model X expensive to charge compared with smaller EVs?
Model X typically lands above compact and midsize EVs on cost per 100 miles because it combines SUV mass, larger battery class, and premium performance. Consistent overnight home charging usually narrows the gap versus public-heavy patterns.
Can Tesla Model X still save money versus gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, Model X saves about $737.79 per year at home-rate assumptions.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.