Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Virginia

$19.13 for a full charge at 17.22¢/kWh — $4.67 per 100 miles, about $560 a year.

Charging details

Virginia residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model S in Virginia

$19.13 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$4.67
Per mile
$0.05
Per year
$560
vs petrol / yr
$1,074
  • 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 $19.13
Full charge (0–100%) 111.1 kWh $19.13
Per 100 miles 27.1 kWh $4.67
Per year (12,000 mi) 3252.0 kWh $560
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $1,074

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model S from empty in Virginia costs $19.13. The car draws 111.1 kWh from the wall for a full 410-mile charge, and Virginia residential electricity averages 17.22¢ per kWh. That works out at $4.67 per 100 miles, or $0.05 a mile.

Virginia is cheaper than average: 17.22¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 30 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 2.9× cheaper per mile: $4.67 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $1,074 saved.

Similar EVs in Virginia

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Virginia
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Tesla Model Y 27.5 kWh $15.49 $568
Tesla Model 3 26.4 kWh $15.73 $546
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $15.24 $579
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $13.89 $579
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $13.89 $579
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $21.37 $591

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model S in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Georgia 16.36 $18.18 $532
Alabama 16.40 $18.22 $533
Colorado 17.13 $19.03 $557
Indiana 17.51 $19.46 $569
Minnesota 17.52 $19.47 $570
Ohio 19.19 $21.32 $624

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Virginia?
$19.13 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 111.1 kWh at the wall and Virginia residential electricity averages 17.22¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model S cost per mile in Virginia?
About $0.05 a mile, or $4.67 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $560 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model S cheaper than petrol in Virginia?
Yes — 2.9 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $4.67 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $1,074 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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