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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Pennsylvania (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Pennsylvania costs about $7.07 per 100 miles and $79.56 a month at 21.77¢/kWh; a full charge is about $24.61. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Pennsylvania

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)** (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Pennsylvania's average residential price of 21.77¢/kWh costs about **$7.07 per 100 miles** and **$79.56 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about **$24.61**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $7.07 (21.77¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $954.77 (vs $1,940.40 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $24.61 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $79.56 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Pennsylvania

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Pennsylvania at 21.77¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $5.91 | $66.45 | $24.22 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $6.66 | $74.91 | $24.50 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $7.88 | $88.69 | $24.36 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $5.91 | $66.45 | $24.22 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $7.07 | $79.56 | $24.61 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $7.87 | $88.51 | $24.55 |

## 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 Pennsylvania

With regular gasoline at $4.312 a gallon (EIA Central Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,940.40 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $954.77 — $985.63 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-s/) | 16.31 | $5.30 | $59.61 |
| [Delaware](https://evchargecosts.com/states/delaware/tesla-model-s/) | 18.70 | $6.08 | $68.34 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-s/) | 19.38 | $6.30 | $70.83 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/tesla-model-s/) | 21.40 | $6.95 | $78.21 |
| Pennsylvania this page | 21.77 | $7.07 | $79.56 |
| [New Jersey](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/tesla-model-s/) | 24.61 | $8.00 | $89.94 |
| [New York](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-york/tesla-model-s/) | 28.65 | $9.31 | $104.71 |

## Other EVs in Pennsylvania

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/tesla-model-y/) $65.79 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/tesla-model-3/) $64.60 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/tesla-model-x/) $83.87 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/tesla-cybertruck/) $105.08 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $79.89 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $87.30 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $121.36 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $82.38 ( / 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 Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $7.07 per 100 miles and $79.56 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 21.77¢/kWh.

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

About $24.61 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 Pennsylvania?

On fuel, yes: $954.77 a year versus $1,940.40 for a 30 mpg car at $4.312/gal.

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