Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Louisiana

$14.99 for a full charge at 13.49¢/kWh — $3.66 per 100 miles, about $439 a year.

Charging details

Louisiana residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model S in Louisiana

$14.99 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$3.66
Per mile
$0.04
Per year
$439
vs petrol / yr
$1,195
  • 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 $14.99
Full charge (0–100%) 111.1 kWh $14.99
Per 100 miles 27.1 kWh $3.66
Per year (12,000 mi) 3252.0 kWh $439
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $1,195

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model S from empty in Louisiana costs $14.99. The car draws 111.1 kWh from the wall for a full 410-mile charge, and Louisiana residential electricity averages 13.49¢ per kWh. That works out at $3.66 per 100 miles, or $0.04 a mile.

Louisiana is cheaper than average: 13.49¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 4 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.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 3.7× cheaper per mile: $3.66 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $1,195 saved.

Similar EVs in Louisiana

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Louisiana
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Tesla Model Y 27.5 kWh $12.13 $445
Tesla Model 3 26.4 kWh $12.32 $427
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $11.94 $453
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $10.88 $453
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $10.88 $453
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $16.74 $463

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model S in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Nevada 13.11 $14.57 $426
Nebraska 13.25 $14.72 $431
Utah 13.37 $14.86 $435
Tennessee 14.07 $15.63 $458
Arkansas 14.12 $15.69 $459
North Dakota 14.12 $15.69 $459

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Louisiana?
$14.99 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 111.1 kWh at the wall and Louisiana residential electricity averages 13.49¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model S cost per mile in Louisiana?
About $0.04 a mile, or $3.66 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $439 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model S cheaper than petrol in Louisiana?
Yes — 3.7 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $3.66 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $1,195 a year.
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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