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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model X in Illinois (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model X in Illinois costs about $6.62 per 100 miles and $74.43 a month at 19.32¢/kWh; a full charge is about $21.77. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-x/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model X in Illinois

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model X** (34.2 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Illinois's average residential price of 19.32¢/kWh costs about **$6.62 per 100 miles** and **$74.43 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (329 miles EPA range) costs about **$21.77**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $6.62 (19.32¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $893.22 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $21.77 (329 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $74.43 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model X trims: charging cost in Illinois

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model X 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 X | 32.2 | 352 mi | $6.22 | $69.99 | $21.90 |
| 2026 Tesla Model X Plaid | 33.7 | 335 mi | $6.51 | $73.24 | $21.81 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 34.2 | 329 mi | $6.62 | $74.43 | $21.77 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in wheels) | 35.9 | 314 mi | $6.93 | $77.96 | $21.76 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in wheels) | 38.1 | 294 mi | $7.36 | $82.85 | $21.65 |

## 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 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 X costs $893.22 — $972.03 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model X in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-x/) | 13.80 | $4.73 | $53.17 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-x/) | 16.02 | $5.49 | $61.72 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-x/) | 17.02 | $5.83 | $65.57 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-x/) | 17.06 | $5.84 | $65.73 |
| Illinois this page | 19.32 | $6.62 | $74.43 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-x/) | 19.41 | $6.65 | $74.78 |

## 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 S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/) $70.61 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 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 X charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-x/) or [all EVs in Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $6.62 per 100 miles and $74.43 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model X (34.2 kWh/100 mi) at 19.32¢/kWh.

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

About $21.77 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 Illinois?

On fuel, yes: $893.22 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-x/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.