Tesla in North Carolina, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in North Carolina
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at North Carolina's average residential price of 14.95¢/kWh costs about $4.86 per 100 miles and $54.64 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $16.90.
Per month
$54.6413,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $4.8614.95¢/kWh
- Per year
- $655.66vs $1,737.00 for gas
- Full charge
- $16.90348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $54.6413,500 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 North Carolina
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 | $4.06 | $45.63 | $16.63 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $4.57 | $51.44 | $16.83 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $5.41 | $60.90 | $16.73 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.06 | $45.63 | $16.63 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $4.86 | $54.64 | $16.90 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $5.40 | $60.78 | $16.86 |
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 North Carolina
With regular gasoline at $3.860 a gallon (EIA Lower Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,737.00 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $655.66 — $1,081.34 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $4.36 | $49.05 |
| North Carolina this page | 14.95 | $4.86 | $54.64 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $5.12 | $57.60 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.17 | $58.11 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $5.73 | $64.47 |
Other EVs in North Carolina
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$45.18 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$44.36 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$57.60 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$72.16 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$54.86 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$59.95 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$83.34 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$56.57 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in North Carolina.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in North Carolina?
About $4.86 per 100 miles and $54.64 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 14.95¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in North Carolina?
About $16.90 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 North Carolina?
On fuel, yes: $655.66 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.