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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Iowa (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Iowa costs about $5.54 per 100 miles and $62.35 a month at 17.06¢/kWh; a full charge is about $19.29. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $5.54 (17.06¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $748.20 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $19.29 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $62.35 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Iowa

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Iowa at 17.06¢/kWh**

| 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/tesla-model-s/) | 13.54 | $4.40 | $49.49 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/tesla-model-s/) | 15.15 | $4.92 | $55.37 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-s/) | 16.02 | $5.20 | $58.55 |
| Iowa this page | 17.06 | $5.54 | $62.35 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-model-s/) | 17.20 | $5.59 | $62.86 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/) | 19.32 | $6.28 | $70.61 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-s/) | 19.41 | $6.31 | $70.94 |

## Other EVs in Iowa

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-y/) $51.56 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-3/) $50.62 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-x/) $65.73 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-cybertruck/) $82.35 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $62.60 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $68.41 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $95.10 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $64.55 ( / 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 Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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