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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in California (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in California costs about $9.66 per 100 miles and $108.73 a month at 29.75¢/kWh; a full charge is about $33.63. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $9.66 (29.75¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,304.75 (vs $2,713.95 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $33.63 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $108.73 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in California

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in California at 29.75¢/kWh**

| 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-s/) | 12.72 | $4.13 | $46.49 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-s/) | 15.05 | $4.89 | $55.00 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/tesla-model-s/) | 15.92 | $5.17 | $58.18 |
| California this page | 29.75 | $9.66 | $108.73 |

## Other EVs in California

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-y/) $89.91 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-3/) $88.28 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-x/) $114.62 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-cybertruck/) $143.60 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $109.17 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $119.30 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $165.84 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $112.57 ( / 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 California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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