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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Virginia (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Virginia costs about $5.73 per 100 miles and $64.47 a month at 17.64¢/kWh; a full charge is about $19.94. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Virginia

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)** (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Virginia's average residential price of 17.64¢/kWh costs about **$5.73 per 100 miles** and **$64.47 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about **$19.94**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $5.73 (17.64¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $773.64 (vs $1,737.00 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $19.94 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $64.47 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Virginia

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Virginia at 17.64¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.79 | $53.84 | $19.62 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $5.40 | $60.70 | $19.86 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $6.39 | $71.86 | $19.74 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.79 | $53.84 | $19.62 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.73 | $64.47 | $19.94 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $6.38 | $71.72 | $19.89 |

## 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 Virginia

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 $773.64 — $963.36 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-s/) | 13.42 | $4.36 | $49.05 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-s/) | 13.80 | $4.48 | $50.44 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-s/) | 14.95 | $4.86 | $54.64 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/tesla-model-s/) | 16.31 | $5.30 | $59.61 |
| Virginia this page | 17.64 | $5.73 | $64.47 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/tesla-model-s/) | 21.40 | $6.95 | $78.21 |
| [District of Columbia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/district-of-columbia/tesla-model-s/) | 25.98 | $8.44 | $94.95 |

## Other EVs in Virginia

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-y/) $53.31 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-3/) $52.34 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-x/) $67.96 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-cybertruck/) $85.15 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $64.73 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $70.74 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $98.34 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $66.75 ( / 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 Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.73 per 100 miles and $64.47 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 17.64¢/kWh.

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

About $19.94 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 Virginia?

On fuel, yes: $773.64 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.

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