How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?
At the average U.S. home electricity price of 18.3¢ per kWh, a full charge of a Model Y costs about $18. Pick your state and see every trim below.
| Tesla (EPA) | Range est. | Battery ≈ | Full charge, home | 10–80% Supercharger | ¢/mile home | Per month home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) | 335 mi | 131 kWh | $26.64 | $44.85 | 7.9 | $87 |
| 2026 Cybertruck AWD | 325 mi | 125 kWh | $25.42 | $42.80 | 7.9 | $86 |
| 2026 Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD | 325 mi | 125 kWh | $25.42 | $42.80 | 7.9 | $86 |
| 2027 Model 3 Performance AWD | 316 mi | 86 kWh | $17.49 | $29.45 | 5.5 | $61 |
| 2026 Model S | 410 mi | 100 kWh | $20.33 | $34.24 | 5.0 | $55 |
| 2026 Model S Plaid | 368 mi | 101 kWh | $20.54 | $34.58 | 5.6 | $62 |
| 2026 Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 309 mi | 101 kWh | $20.54 | $34.58 | 6.6 | $73 |
| 2026 Model X | 352 mi | 102 kWh | $20.74 | $34.92 | 5.9 | $65 |
| 2026 Model X Plaid | 335 mi | 102 kWh | $20.74 | $34.92 | 6.2 | $68 |
| 2027 Model Y L (20in Wheels) | 328 mi | 89 kWh | $18.10 | $30.47 | 5.5 | $60 |
Range and consumption: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov. Battery is an estimate (EPA range × kWh/100 mi × 0.9). Home costs include ~10% charging losses.
What moves the cost
Your electricity rate. It ranges from the low teens of cents per kWh in some states to over 40¢ in Hawaii (see electricity prices by state). An overnight EV rate can halve it.
Where you charge. Supercharging usually costs two to three times as much per kWh as charging at home. Tesla often prices busy sites higher at peak times; the car's map shows the current price.
Wheels and trim. Bigger wheels and performance trims use more energy per mile, so they cost more to drive. The table shows EPA consumption for every trim.
Planning a drive? The Tesla trip planner adds up Supercharger stops and cost for a whole route, and the EV charging cost calculator works for any EV.
Questions drivers ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at home?
At the U.S. average residential price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of a typical Model Y or Model 3 costs roughly $12–$17 including charging losses. Your state rate and time-of-use plan can move that a lot.
How much does Supercharging cost?
Tesla sets Supercharger prices per site and often by time of day, and shows the rate in the car and the Tesla app. Enter what you see in the calculator; the default of $0.45/kWh is a mid-range placeholder, not a quote.
How many kWh does a Tesla battery hold?
Tesla does not publish usable capacities for every trim. We estimate usable energy from the EPA range and EPA consumption (kWh/100 mi, measured at the wall) with a 10% allowance for charging losses. It is close enough for costing a charge.
What does a Tesla cost per mile?
EPA consumption × price. A Model 3 or Model Y using about 25–30 kWh/100 mi costs about 4.5–5.5¢ per mile at the national average home rate.