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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Texas (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Texas costs about $5.17 per 100 miles and $58.15 a month at 15.91¢/kWh; a full charge is about $17.99. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $5.17 (15.91¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $697.77 (vs $1,702.80 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $17.99 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $58.15 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Texas

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Texas at 15.91¢/kWh**

| 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/tesla-model-s/) | 12.87 | $4.18 | $47.04 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-s/) | 14.37 | $4.67 | $52.52 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/tesla-model-s/) | 14.82 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| Texas this page | 15.91 | $5.17 | $58.15 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/tesla-model-s/) | 16.51 | $5.36 | $60.34 |

## Other EVs in Texas

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/tesla-model-y/) $48.08 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/tesla-model-3/) $47.21 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/tesla-model-x/) $61.30 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/tesla-cybertruck/) $76.80 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $58.38 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $63.80 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $88.69 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $60.20 ( / 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 Texas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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