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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Alabama (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Alabama costs about $5.31 per 100 miles and $59.68 a month at 16.33¢/kWh; a full charge is about $18.46. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Alabama

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)** (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Alabama's average residential price of 16.33¢/kWh costs about **$5.31 per 100 miles** and **$59.68 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about **$18.46**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $5.31 (16.33¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $716.19 (vs $1,702.80 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $18.46 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $59.68 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Alabama

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Alabama at 16.33¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.43 | $49.84 | $18.16 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $4.99 | $56.19 | $18.38 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $5.91 | $66.53 | $18.27 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.43 | $49.84 | $18.16 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.31 | $59.68 | $18.46 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $5.90 | $66.39 | $18.41 |

## Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

The 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) adds about 4.4 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 23.6 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the [charging time calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Tesla Model S vs a gas car in Alabama

With regular gasoline at $3.784 a gallon (EIA Gulf Coast average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,702.80 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $716.19 — $986.61 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

**2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) monthly charging cost, Alabama and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-s/) | 13.42 | $4.36 | $49.05 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-s/) | 14.43 | $4.69 | $52.74 |
| [Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/tesla-model-s/) | 14.99 | $4.87 | $54.78 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-s/) | 15.90 | $5.17 | $58.11 |
| Alabama this page | 16.33 | $5.31 | $59.68 |

## Other EVs in Alabama

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-y/) $49.35 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-3/) $48.46 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-x/) $62.92 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-cybertruck/) $78.82 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $59.92 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $65.48 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $91.03 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $61.79 ( / month) 33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range

See the [Tesla Model S charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-s/) or [all EVs in Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Alabama?

About $5.31 per 100 miles and $59.68 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 16.33¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Alabama?

About $18.46 for 113.1 kWh from the wall, enough for the 348-mile EPA range of the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels).

### How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model S at home?

Adding 100 miles takes about 22 h 34 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 4 h 14 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).

### Is a Tesla Model S cheaper to run than a gas car in Alabama?

On fuel, yes: $716.19 a year versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg car at $3.784/gal.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-s/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.