Tesla Charging Cost

All 5 Tesla models, priced at home against every US state's electricity rate. A full charge runs from $11.98 (Tesla Model 3 in Nevada) to $73.50 (Tesla Cybertruck in Hawaii) — a 6.1× spread across the range and the country.

Every Tesla model

Charging cost of every Tesla model
Model	kWh/100 mi	Range	Full charge US average	Per 100 mi	In NV
Tesla Model 3	26.4	346 mi	$17.74	$5.13	$11.98
Tesla Model S	27.1	410 mi	$21.58	$5.26	$14.57
Tesla Model Y	27.5	327 mi	$17.47	$5.34	$11.79
Tesla Model X	32.2	352 mi	$22.01	$6.25	$14.86
Tesla Cybertruck	42.9	325 mi	$27.08	$8.33	$18.28

At the 19.42-cent national residential average, except the last column which uses Nevada's 13.11 cents.

Full charge by state

Tesla full charge cost in representative states
State	Cents / kWh	Model 3	Model S	Model Y	Model X
California	34.74	$31.73	$38.60	$31.24	$39.38
Texas	15.94	$14.56	$17.71	$14.33	$18.07
New York	29.49	$26.94	$32.77	$26.52	$33.43
Florida	15.10	$13.79	$16.78	$13.58	$17.11
Washington	14.91	$13.62	$16.57	$13.41	$16.90
Hawaii	52.72	$48.16	$58.58	$47.41	$59.75

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?

It depends on the model and your state. At the US average of 19.42 cents per kWh, a full charge ranges from $17.74 for the Tesla Model 3 to $27.08 for the Tesla Cybertruck. In Nevada the cheapest of those falls to $11.98; in Hawaii the dearest reaches $73.50.

Which Tesla is cheapest to run?

The Tesla Model 3, at 26.4 kWh per 100 miles — $5.13 per 100 miles at the national average rate. The Tesla Cybertruck uses 42.9 kWh per 100 miles, which works out at $8.33.

Is charging a Tesla at home cheaper than a petrol car?

In almost every state, yes. A petrol car at 30 mpg and $4.09 a gallon costs about $13.62 per 100 miles. Every Tesla here beats that at the national electricity average — the individual model pages name the specific states where high electricity prices close the gap.

Do these figures include charging losses?

Yes. Consumption comes from the EPA combined rating, which is measured at the wall socket, so energy lost in the charger and cabling is already counted. 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.

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.

Data on this page last verified 26 August 2026. How these figures are calculated