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Tesla in District of Columbia, EIA August 2026 prices

Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in District of Columbia

Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at District of Columbia's average residential price of 25.98¢/kWh costs about $8.44 per 100 miles and $94.95 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $29.37.

Per month

$94.95

13,500 mi a year

Per 100 miles
$8.4425.98¢/kWh
Per year
$1,139.41vs $1,940.40 for gas
Full charge
$29.37348 mi EPA range
Per month
$94.9513,500 mi a year

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2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) in District of Columbia at 25.98¢/kWh:

Per month
$94.95
Per year
$1,139
Per 100 miles
$8.44
Full charge (348 mi)
$29.37

Based on 32.5 kWh per 100 miles (EPA, measured at the wall) and 13,500 miles a year — about 365 kWh a month.

Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in District of Columbia

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

Tesla Model S home charging cost in District of Columbia at 25.98¢/kWh
TrimkWh/100 miEPA rangePer 100 milesPer monthFull charge
2026 Tesla Model S27.1410 mi$7.05$79.30$28.90
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid30.6368 mi$7.95$89.40$29.24
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels)36.2309 mi$9.41$105.84$29.07
2025 Tesla Model S27.1410 mi$7.05$79.30$28.90
2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)32.5348 mi$8.44$94.95$29.37
2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels)36.1312 mi$9.39$105.63$29.29

Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

Level 1, 120 V4.4 mi/h
Level 2, 32 A23.6 mi/h
Level 2, 48 A35.5 mi/h
Based on 32.5 kWh/100 mi (EPA). The car's onboard charger may cap AC 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 District of Columbia

Tesla Model S$1,139.41
30 mpg gas car$1,940.40
13,500 miles a year

With regular gasoline at $4.312 a gallon (EIA Central Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,940.40 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $1,139.41 — $800.99 less.

Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) monthly charging cost, District of Columbia and neighboring states
StateElectricity (¢/kWh)Per 100 milesPer month
Virginia17.64$5.73$64.47
Maryland21.40$6.95$78.21
District of Columbia this page25.98$8.44$94.95

Other EVs in District of Columbia

See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in District of Columbia.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in District of Columbia?

About $8.44 per 100 miles and $94.95 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 25.98¢/kWh.

How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in District of Columbia?

About $29.37 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 District of Columbia?

On fuel, yes: $1,139.41 a year versus $1,940.40 for a 30 mpg car at $4.312/gal.

Data updated October 26, 2026. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026 residential prices), EIA weekly gasoline prices (October 19, 2026), EPA vehicle data. See the methodology.