Tesla in California, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in California
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at California's average residential price of 29.75¢/kWh costs about $9.66 per 100 miles and $108.73 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $33.63.
Per month
$108.7313,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $9.6629.75¢/kWh
- Per year
- $1,304.75vs $2,713.95 for gas
- Full charge
- $33.63348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $108.7313,500 mi a year
Calculate for your Tesla Model S
Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in California
EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $8.07 | $90.80 | $33.09 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $9.10 | $102.37 | $33.49 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $10.77 | $121.20 | $33.29 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $8.07 | $90.80 | $33.09 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $9.66 | $108.73 | $33.63 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $10.75 | $120.96 | $33.55 |
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.
Tesla Model S vs a gas car in California
With regular gasoline at $6.031 a gallon (EIA California average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,713.95 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $1,304.75 — $1,409.20 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
Other EVs in California
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$89.91 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$88.28 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$114.62 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$143.60 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$109.17 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$119.30 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$165.84 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$112.57 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in California.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in California?
About $9.66 per 100 miles and $108.73 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 29.75¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in California?
About $33.63 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 California?
On fuel, yes: $1,304.75 a year versus $2,713.95 for a 30 mpg car at $6.031/gal.