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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Kentucky (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Kentucky costs about $4.48 per 100 miles and $50.44 a month at 13.80¢/kWh; a full charge is about $15.60. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Kentucky

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)** (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Kentucky's average residential price of 13.80¢/kWh costs about **$4.48 per 100 miles** and **$50.44 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about **$15.60**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $4.48 (13.80¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $605.23 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $15.60 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $50.44 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Kentucky

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Kentucky at 13.80¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $3.74 | $42.12 | $15.35 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $4.22 | $47.49 | $15.53 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $5.00 | $56.22 | $15.44 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $3.74 | $42.12 | $15.35 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $4.48 | $50.44 | $15.60 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $4.99 | $56.11 | $15.56 |

## 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 Kentucky

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 $605.23 — $1,260.02 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-s/) | 13.42 | $4.36 | $49.05 |
| Kentucky this page | 13.80 | $4.48 | $50.44 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-s/) | 16.02 | $5.20 | $58.55 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-s/) | 16.31 | $5.30 | $59.61 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-s/) | 17.02 | $5.53 | $62.20 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-s/) | 17.64 | $5.73 | $64.47 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/) | 19.32 | $6.28 | $70.61 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-s/) | 19.38 | $6.30 | $70.83 |

## Other EVs in Kentucky

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-y/) $41.70 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-3/) $40.95 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-x/) $53.17 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-cybertruck/) $66.61 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $50.64 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $55.34 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $76.93 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $52.22 ( / 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 Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $4.48 per 100 miles and $50.44 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 13.80¢/kWh.

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

About $15.60 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 Kentucky?

On fuel, yes: $605.23 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/kentucky/tesla-model-s/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.