Tesla in Tennessee, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Tennessee
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Tennessee's average residential price of 13.42¢/kWh costs about $4.36 per 100 miles and $49.05 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $15.17.
Per month
$49.0513,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $4.3613.42¢/kWh
- Per year
- $588.56vs $1,865.25 for gas
- Full charge
- $15.17348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $49.0513,500 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 Tennessee
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 | $3.64 | $40.96 | $14.93 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $4.10 | $46.18 | $15.11 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $4.86 | $54.67 | $15.02 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $3.64 | $40.96 | $14.93 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $4.36 | $49.05 | $15.17 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $4.85 | $54.56 | $15.13 |
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 Tennessee
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 $588.56 — $1,276.69 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee this page | 13.42 | $4.36 | $49.05 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $4.48 | $50.44 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $4.67 | $52.52 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $4.69 | $52.74 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $4.86 | $54.64 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.17 | $58.11 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $5.20 | $58.55 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $5.31 | $59.68 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $5.73 | $64.47 |
Other EVs in Tennessee
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$40.56 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$39.82 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$51.70 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$64.78 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$49.24 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$53.81 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$74.81 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$50.78 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in Tennessee.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Tennessee?
About $4.36 per 100 miles and $49.05 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 13.42¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Tennessee?
About $15.17 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 Tennessee?
On fuel, yes: $588.56 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.