Cost to Charge a Tesla Model X in Alabama

$18.59 for a full charge at 16.40¢/kWh — $5.28 per 100 miles, about $634 a year.

Charging details

Alabama residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model X in Alabama

$18.59 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$5.28
Per mile
$0.05
Per year
$634
vs petrol / yr
$1,000
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Tesla Model X
Item Energy Cost
This charge 113.3 kWh $18.59
Full charge (0–100%) 113.3 kWh $18.59
Per 100 miles 32.2 kWh $5.28
Per year (12,000 mi) 3864.0 kWh $634
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $1,000

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model X from empty in Alabama costs $18.59. The car draws 113.3 kWh from the wall for a full 352-mile charge, and Alabama residential electricity averages 16.40¢ per kWh. That works out at $5.28 per 100 miles, or $0.05 a mile.

Alabama is cheaper than average: 16.40¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 28 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $14.86 to fill in Nevada and $59.75 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 2.6× cheaper per mile: $5.28 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $1,000 saved.

Similar EVs in Alabama

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Alabama
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Audi Q6 e-tron 32.5 kWh $17.32 $640
Chevrolet Equinox EV 32.6 kWh $16.41 $642
Lucid Gravity 31.1 kWh $22.95 $612
Volvo EX30 31.1 kWh $12.90 $612
Polestar 2 33.5 kWh $15.27 $659
BMW i4 30.8 kWh $12.68 $606

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model X in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Missouri 16.22 $18.38 $627
Oregon 16.32 $18.50 $631
Georgia 16.36 $18.54 $632
Colorado 17.13 $19.42 $662
Virginia 17.22 $19.52 $665
Indiana 17.51 $19.85 $677

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model X in Alabama?
$18.59 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 113.3 kWh at the wall and Alabama residential electricity averages 16.40¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model X cost per mile in Alabama?
About $0.05 a mile, or $5.28 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $634 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model X cheaper than petrol in Alabama?
Yes — 2.6 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $5.28 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $1,000 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Tesla Model X at 352 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 32.2 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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