Tesla in Colorado, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Colorado
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Colorado's average residential price of 17.17¢/kWh costs about $5.58 per 100 miles and $62.75 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $19.41.
Per month
$62.7513,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $5.5817.17¢/kWh
- Per year
- $753.03vs $2,010.60 for gas
- Full charge
- $19.41348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $62.7513,500 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 Colorado
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 | $4.66 | $52.41 | $19.10 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $5.25 | $59.08 | $19.33 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $6.22 | $69.95 | $19.21 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.66 | $52.41 | $19.10 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.58 | $62.75 | $19.41 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $6.21 | $69.81 | $19.36 |
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 Colorado
With regular gasoline at $4.468 a gallon (EIA Rocky Mountain average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,010.60 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $753.03 — $1,257.57 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13.31 | $4.32 | $48.64 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $4.40 | $49.49 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $4.69 | $52.74 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $4.89 | $55.00 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $5.03 | $56.54 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $5.36 | $60.34 |
| Colorado this page | 17.17 | $5.58 | $62.75 |
Other EVs in Colorado
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$51.89 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$50.95 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$66.15 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$82.88 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$63.01 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$68.85 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$95.72 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$64.97 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in Colorado.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Colorado?
About $5.58 per 100 miles and $62.75 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 17.17¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Colorado?
About $19.41 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 Colorado?
On fuel, yes: $753.03 a year versus $2,010.60 for a 30 mpg car at $4.468/gal.