Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Hawaii

$58.58 for a full charge at 52.72¢/kWh — $14.29 per 100 miles, about $1,714 a year.

Charging details

Hawaii residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model S in Hawaii

$58.58 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$14.29
Per mile
$0.14
Per year
$1,714
vs petrol / yr
-$80
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Tesla Model S
Item Energy Cost
This charge 111.1 kWh $58.58
Full charge (0–100%) 111.1 kWh $58.58
Per 100 miles 27.1 kWh $14.29
Per year (12,000 mi) 3252.0 kWh $1,714
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference -$80

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model S from empty in Hawaii costs $58.58. The car draws 111.1 kWh from the wall for a full 410-mile charge, and Hawaii residential electricity averages 52.72¢ per kWh. That works out at $14.29 per 100 miles, or $0.14 a mile.

Hawaii is more expensive than average: 52.72¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 51 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $14.57 to fill in Nevada and $58.58 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

This is one of the few places where the sum does not favour electricity. At 52.72¢ per kWh, running the Tesla Model S costs $14.29 per 100 miles while a 30 mpg petrol car costs $13.62 — so over 12,000 miles you would spend about $80 more on electricity. Home solar or an off-peak tariff changes that quickly, but the flat residential rate does not.

Similar EVs in Hawaii

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Hawaii
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Tesla Model Y 27.5 kWh $47.41 $1,740
Tesla Model 3 26.4 kWh $48.16 $1,670
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $46.65 $1,771
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $42.51 $1,771
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $42.51 $1,771
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $65.44 $1,809

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model S in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Maine 29.59 $32.88 $962
Massachusetts 29.61 $32.90 $963
California 34.74 $38.60 $1,130

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Hawaii?
$58.58 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 111.1 kWh at the wall and Hawaii residential electricity averages 52.72¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model S cost per mile in Hawaii?
About $0.14 a mile, or $14.29 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $1,714 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model S cheaper than petrol in Hawaii?
Not at the flat residential rate. Electricity costs $14.29 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car, so you would spend roughly $80 more a year. Hawaii has the kind of electricity prices where an off-peak tariff or solar makes the difference.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Tesla Model S at 410 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 27.1 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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