Tesla in California, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model X in California
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model X (34.2 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at California's average residential price of 29.75¢/kWh costs about $10.19 per 100 miles and $114.62 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (329 miles EPA range) costs about $33.52.
Per month
$114.6213,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $10.1929.75¢/kWh
- Per year
- $1,375.43vs $2,713.95 for gas
- Full charge
- $33.52329 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $114.6213,500 mi a year
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Tesla Model X 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 X | 32.2 | 352 mi | $9.58 | $107.78 | $33.72 |
| 2026 Tesla Model X Plaid | 33.7 | 335 mi | $10.02 | $112.77 | $33.58 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 34.2 | 329 mi | $10.19 | $114.62 | $33.52 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in wheels) | 35.9 | 314 mi | $10.67 | $120.04 | $33.50 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in wheels) | 38.1 | 294 mi | $11.34 | $127.58 | $33.34 |
Charging time at home
Miles of range added per hour of charging.
The 2025 Tesla Model X adds about 4.2 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 22.4 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 X 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 X costs $1,375.43 — $1,338.52 less.
Charging a Tesla Model X 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 S
$108.73 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 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 X charging cost in every state or all EVs in California.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model X in California?
About $10.19 per 100 miles and $114.62 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model X (34.2 kWh/100 mi) at 29.75¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model X in California?
About $33.52 for 112.7 kWh from the wall, enough for the 329-mile EPA range of the 2025 Tesla Model X.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model X at home?
Adding 100 miles takes about 23 h 47 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 4 h 28 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).
Is a Tesla Model X cheaper to run than a gas car in California?
On fuel, yes: $1,375.43 a year versus $2,713.95 for a 30 mpg car at $6.031/gal.