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2018 Tesla Model S fuel cost: $68 per month
At today's national average of 18.34¢/kWh, a 2018 Tesla Model S (33 kWh/100 mi) costs about $68 per month or $822 per year to charge for 13,500 miles — 6.1¢ per mile. It is cheapest to charge in Nevada ($49/mo) and most expensive in Hawaii ($197/mo).
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2018 Tesla Model S charging cost in every state
| State | Price | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.40¢/kWh | $61 | $735 |
| Alaska | 28.21¢/kWh | $105 | $1,264 |
| Arizona | 15.18¢/kWh | $57 | $680 |
| Arkansas | 14.12¢/kWh | $53 | $633 |
| California | 34.74¢/kWh | $130 | $1,557 |
| Colorado | 17.13¢/kWh | $64 | $768 |
| Connecticut | 24.32¢/kWh | $91 | $1,090 |
| Delaware | 19.29¢/kWh | $72 | $865 |
| Florida | 15.10¢/kWh | $56 | $677 |
| Georgia | 16.36¢/kWh | $61 | $733 |
| Hawaii | 52.72¢/kWh | $197 | $2,363 |
| Idaho | 14.37¢/kWh | $54 | $644 |
| Illinois | 19.89¢/kWh | $74 | $891 |
| Indiana | 17.51¢/kWh | $65 | $785 |
| Iowa | 15.93¢/kWh | $59 | $714 |
| Kansas | 15.71¢/kWh | $59 | $704 |
| Kentucky | 14.26¢/kWh | $53 | $639 |
| Louisiana | 13.49¢/kWh | $50 | $605 |
| Maine | 29.59¢/kWh | $111 | $1,326 |
| Maryland | 21.84¢/kWh | $82 | $979 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61¢/kWh | $111 | $1,327 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢/kWh | $86 | $1,030 |
| Minnesota | 17.52¢/kWh | $65 | $785 |
| Mississippi | 14.88¢/kWh | $56 | $667 |
| Missouri | 16.22¢/kWh | $61 | $727 |
| Montana | 15.14¢/kWh | $57 | $679 |
| Nebraska | 13.25¢/kWh | $49 | $594 |
| Nevada | 13.11¢/kWh | $49 | $588 |
| New Hampshire | 27.01¢/kWh | $101 | $1,211 |
| New Jersey | 24.95¢/kWh | $93 | $1,118 |
| New Mexico | 15.06¢/kWh | $56 | $675 |
| New York | 29.49¢/kWh | $110 | $1,322 |
| North Carolina | 14.74¢/kWh | $55 | $661 |
| North Dakota | 14.12¢/kWh | $53 | $633 |
| Ohio | 19.19¢/kWh | $72 | $860 |
| Oklahoma | 14.33¢/kWh | $54 | $642 |
| Oregon | 16.32¢/kWh | $61 | $731 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | $81 | $974 |
| Rhode Island | 29.23¢/kWh | $109 | $1,310 |
| South Carolina | 15.55¢/kWh | $58 | $697 |
| South Dakota | 15.36¢/kWh | $57 | $688 |
| Tennessee | 14.07¢/kWh | $53 | $631 |
| Texas | 15.94¢/kWh | $60 | $714 |
| Utah | 13.37¢/kWh | $50 | $599 |
| Vermont | 24.44¢/kWh | $91 | $1,095 |
| Virginia | 17.22¢/kWh | $64 | $772 |
| Washington | 14.91¢/kWh | $56 | $668 |
| West Virginia | 15.45¢/kWh | $58 | $692 |
| Wisconsin | 19.56¢/kWh | $73 | $877 |
| Wyoming | 15.24¢/kWh | $57 | $683 |
13,500 miles per year, EPA combined efficiency of the typical trim.
2018 Tesla Model S versions
| Version | Efficiency | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model S 75D · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 33 kWh/100 mi | $67 | $808 |
| Model S 100D · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 33 kWh/100 mi | $68 | $822 |
| Model S 75kWh · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 34 kWh/100 mi | $71 | $848 |
| Model S P100D · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 35 kWh/100 mi | $71 | $856 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to charge a 2018 Tesla Model S per month?
About $68 per month ($822 per year) at U.S. average prices, assuming 13,500 miles per year and the EPA combined rating of 33 kWh/100 mi.
What is the cost per mile of a 2018 Tesla Model S?
Around 6.1¢ per mile, or $6.09 every 100 miles, at U.S. average prices.
Where is it cheapest to charge a 2018 Tesla Model S?
Nevada, at about $49 per month. The most expensive state is Hawaii at $197 per month.
How much does a full charge cost for a 2018 Tesla Model S?
Driving the full EPA range of 335 miles uses about 111 kWh from the wall, which costs around $20.40 at the U.S. average home electricity price.