Tesla in Texas, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Texas
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Texas's average residential price of 15.91¢/kWh costs about $5.17 per 100 miles and $58.15 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about $17.99.
Per month
$58.1513,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $5.1715.91¢/kWh
- Per year
- $697.77vs $1,702.80 for gas
- Full charge
- $17.99348 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $58.1513,500 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 Texas
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 | $4.32 | $48.56 | $17.70 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $4.87 | $54.75 | $17.91 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $5.76 | $64.81 | $17.80 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.32 | $48.56 | $17.70 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.17 | $58.15 | $17.99 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $5.75 | $64.69 | $17.94 |
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 Texas
With regular gasoline at $3.784 a gallon (EIA Gulf Coast average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,702.80 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $697.77 — $1,005.03 less.
Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $4.18 | $47.04 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $4.67 | $52.52 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| Texas this page | 15.91 | $5.17 | $58.15 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $5.36 | $60.34 |
Other EVs in Texas
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$48.08 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$47.21 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$61.30 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$76.80 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$58.38 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$63.80 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$88.69 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$60.20 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model S charging cost in every state or all EVs in Texas.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Texas?
About $5.17 per 100 miles and $58.15 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 15.91¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Texas?
About $17.99 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 Texas?
On fuel, yes: $697.77 a year versus $1,702.80 for a 30 mpg car at $3.784/gal.