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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Illinois (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Illinois costs about $6.28 per 100 miles and $70.61 a month at 19.32¢/kWh; a full charge is about $21.84. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Illinois

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)** (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Illinois's average residential price of 19.32¢/kWh costs about **$6.28 per 100 miles** and **$70.61 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about **$21.84**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $6.28 (19.32¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $847.32 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $21.84 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $70.61 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Illinois

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Illinois at 19.32¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $5.24 | $58.97 | $21.49 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $5.91 | $66.48 | $21.75 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $7.00 | $78.71 | $21.62 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $5.24 | $58.97 | $21.49 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $6.28 | $70.61 | $21.84 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $6.98 | $78.55 | $21.79 |

## 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 Illinois

With regular gasoline at $4.145 a gallon (EIA Midwest average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,865.25 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $847.32 — $1,017.93 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-s/) | 13.80 | $4.48 | $50.44 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-s/) | 16.02 | $5.20 | $58.55 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-s/) | 17.02 | $5.53 | $62.20 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-s/) | 17.06 | $5.54 | $62.35 |
| Illinois this page | 19.32 | $6.28 | $70.61 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-s/) | 19.41 | $6.31 | $70.94 |

## Other EVs in Illinois

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-y/) $58.39 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-3/) $57.33 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-x/) $74.43 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-cybertruck/) $93.26 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $70.90 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $77.47 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $107.70 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $73.11 ( / 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 Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Illinois?

About $6.28 per 100 miles and $70.61 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 19.32¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Illinois?

About $21.84 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 Illinois?

On fuel, yes: $847.32 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.

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