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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model X in California (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model X in California costs about $10.19 per 100 miles and $114.62 a month at 29.75¢/kWh; a full charge is about $33.52. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-x/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $10.19 (29.75¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,375.43 (vs $2,713.95 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $33.52 (329 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $114.62 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model X trims: charging cost in California

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model X 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 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

**2025 Tesla Model X monthly charging cost, California and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/tesla-model-x/) | 12.72 | $4.36 | $49.01 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/tesla-model-x/) | 15.05 | $5.15 | $57.98 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/tesla-model-x/) | 15.92 | $5.45 | $61.34 |
| California this page | 29.75 | $10.19 | $114.62 |

## 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 S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-s/) $108.73 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 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 X charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-x/) or [all EVs in California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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