Tesla in Iowa, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Iowa
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Iowa's average residential price of 17.06¢/kWh costs about $5.54 per 100 miles and $62.35 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $19.29.
Per month
$62.3513,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $5.5417.06¢/kWh
- Per year
- $748.20vs $1,865.25 for gas
- Full charge
- $19.29348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $62.3513,500 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 Iowa
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 | $4.63 | $52.07 | $18.98 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $5.22 | $58.70 | $19.20 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $6.18 | $69.50 | $19.09 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.63 | $52.07 | $18.98 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.54 | $62.35 | $19.29 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $6.17 | $69.36 | $19.24 |
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 Iowa
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 $748.20 — $1,117.05 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $4.40 | $49.49 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $4.92 | $55.37 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $5.20 | $58.55 |
| Iowa this page | 17.06 | $5.54 | $62.35 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $5.59 | $62.86 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $6.28 | $70.61 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $6.31 | $70.94 |
Other EVs in Iowa
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$51.56 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$50.62 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$65.73 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$82.35 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$62.60 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$68.41 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$95.10 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$64.55 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in Iowa.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Iowa?
About $5.54 per 100 miles and $62.35 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 17.06¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Iowa?
About $19.29 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 Iowa?
On fuel, yes: $748.20 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.