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Cost to charge a 2026 Tesla Model X in California: $126/month

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model X at home in California costs about $126 per month ($1,510 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on California's average residential rate of 34.74¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 32 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (352 miles of range) costs around $39.38. That is $2,150 a year less than a typical 23 MPG gas car at California's $6.24/gal.

Per month$126
Per mile11.2¢
Full charge$39.38
vs. gas car / yr−$2,150

Your Model X charging cost in California

Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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Model X charging cost in nearby-ranked states

New York$107/mo · 29.5¢/kWhMaine$107/mo · 29.6¢/kWhMassachusetts$107/mo · 29.6¢/kWhHawaii$191/mo · 52.7¢/kWh

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Tesla Model X in California?

Charging a 2026 Tesla Model X at home in California costs about $126 per month ($1,510 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on California's average residential rate of 34.74¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 32 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (352 miles of range) costs around $39.38. That is $2,150 a year less than a typical 23 MPG gas car at California's $6.24/gal.

Is California a cheap state to charge an EV?

California ranks #49 of 50 states for the cost of charging a 2026 Tesla Model X at home (1 = cheapest).

Does public fast charging cost more?

Yes. DC fast chargers usually cost several times more per kWh than home charging, so drivers who rely on them can pay two to three times the home estimate. Use the calculator to enter your own price.