Tesla in South Carolina, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in South Carolina
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at South Carolina's average residential price of 15.76¢/kWh costs about $5.12 per 100 miles and $57.60 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $17.82.
Per month
$57.6013,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $5.1215.76¢/kWh
- Per year
- $691.19vs $1,737.00 for gas
- Full charge
- $17.82348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $57.6013,500 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 South 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 | $4.28 | $48.10 | $17.53 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $4.82 | $54.23 | $17.74 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $5.71 | $64.20 | $17.63 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.28 | $48.10 | $17.53 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.12 | $57.60 | $17.82 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $5.70 | $64.08 | $17.77 |
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 South 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 $691.19 — $1,045.81 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $4.86 | $54.64 |
| South Carolina this page | 15.76 | $5.12 | $57.60 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.17 | $58.11 |
Other EVs in South Carolina
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$47.63 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$46.76 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$60.72 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$76.07 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$57.83 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$63.20 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$87.86 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$59.64 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in South Carolina.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in South Carolina?
About $5.12 per 100 miles and $57.60 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 15.76¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in South Carolina?
About $17.82 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 South Carolina?
On fuel, yes: $691.19 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.