Tesla, 2025–2026 model years, EPA data
Tesla Model S charging cost and time
The 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) uses 32.5 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $5.90 per 100 miles and $66.37 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $20.53.
Per month
$66.3713,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 32.5kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 348 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $5.9018.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $66.3713,500 mi a year
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Tesla Model S charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels), 13,500 miles a year.
Tesla Model S trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model S | Large Cars | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.93 | $20.20 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | Large Cars | 30.6 | 368 mi | $5.55 | $20.44 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | Large Cars | 36.2 | 309 mi | $6.58 | $20.32 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | Large Cars | 27.1 | 410 mi | $4.93 | $20.20 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | Large Cars | 32.5 | 348 mi | $5.90 | $20.53 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | Large Cars | 36.1 | 312 mi | $6.56 | $20.48 |
Tesla Model S charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $4.13 | $46.49 | $14.38 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $4.18 | $47.04 | $14.55 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $4.32 | $48.64 | $15.05 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $4.32 | $48.64 | $15.05 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $4.34 | $48.86 | $15.12 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $4.36 | $49.05 | $15.17 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $4.40 | $49.49 | $15.31 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $4.48 | $50.44 | $15.60 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $4.67 | $52.52 | $16.25 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $4.69 | $52.74 | $16.31 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $4.69 | $52.74 | $16.31 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $4.75 | $53.47 | $16.54 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $4.81 | $54.16 | $16.75 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $4.86 | $54.64 | $16.90 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $4.87 | $54.78 | $16.95 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $4.89 | $55.00 | $17.01 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $4.92 | $55.37 | $17.13 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $5.03 | $56.54 | $17.49 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $5.06 | $56.90 | $17.60 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $5.12 | $57.60 | $17.82 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.17 | $58.11 | $17.98 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $5.17 | $58.15 | $17.99 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $5.17 | $58.18 | $18.00 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $5.20 | $58.55 | $18.11 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $5.30 | $59.61 | $18.44 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $5.31 | $59.68 | $18.46 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $5.36 | $60.34 | $18.67 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $5.53 | $62.20 | $19.24 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $5.54 | $62.35 | $19.29 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $5.58 | $62.75 | $19.41 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $5.59 | $62.86 | $19.45 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $5.73 | $64.47 | $19.94 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $6.08 | $68.34 | $21.14 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $6.28 | $70.61 | $21.84 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $6.30 | $70.83 | $21.91 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $6.31 | $70.94 | $21.94 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $6.95 | $78.21 | $24.19 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $7.07 | $79.56 | $24.61 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $7.47 | $84.02 | $25.99 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $7.74 | $87.13 | $26.95 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $7.96 | $89.58 | $27.71 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $8.00 | $89.94 | $27.82 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $8.44 | $94.95 | $29.37 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $8.98 | $101.02 | $31.25 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $9.15 | $102.99 | $31.86 |
| New York | 28.65 | $9.31 | $104.71 | $32.39 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $9.55 | $107.49 | $33.25 |
| California | 29.75 | $9.66 | $108.73 | $33.63 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $9.90 | $111.40 | $34.46 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $10.43 | $117.35 | $36.30 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $15.33 | $172.43 | $53.34 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels).
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
22 h 34 min per 100 mi4.4 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
8 h 28 min per 100 mi11.8 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
4 h 14 min per 100 mi23.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
3 h 23 min per 100 mi29.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
2 h 49 min per 100 mi35.5 miles of range per hour
Full charge from empty
| Charger | Power | Time from empty | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — 120 V, 12 A | 1.44 kW | 78 h 31 min | 4 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 29 h 26 min | 12 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 14 h 43 min | 24 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 11 h 47 min | 30 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 9 h 49 min | 35 mi |
A full charge costs about $20.53 at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, however long it takes.
AC charging speed is also limited by the car's onboard charger, and charging slows near 100%. Try the charging time calculator or read how long it takes to charge a Tesla.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S?
About $5.90 per 100 miles and $66.37 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels).
How efficient is the Tesla Model S?
EPA rates current Tesla Model S trims at 27.1 to 36.2 kWh per 100 miles, with 309 to 410 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a Tesla Model S?
Nevada, at about $46.49 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $172.43.
How long does a Tesla Model S take to charge at home?
About 22 h 34 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 4 h 14 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 348-mile EPA range: about 14 h 43 min at 7.68 kW and 9 h 49 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Tesla Model S?
About 113 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 348-mile EPA range of the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (348 mi × 32.5 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $20.53.