Tesla Model S Charging Cost Calculator

Calculate how much it costs to charge a 2026 Tesla Model S at home and compare annual fuel costs vs gasoline.

Battery
100 kWh
Range
405 mi
Efficiency
28.5 kWh/100mi
L2 Charger
11.5 kW
DC Fast
250 kW
MSRP
$74,990

🔌 Tesla Model S Charging Calculator

$0.16/kWh
250
Full Charge
$17.78
Cost/Mile
$0.051
Annual (Home)
$659
Gas Annual
$1,625
Annual Savings
$966
5-Year Savings
$4,830
L2 Charge Time
9.7 hrs
DC Fast 10→80%
23 min

Tesla Model S Charging Guide (2026)

The 2026 Tesla Model S features a 100 kWh battery pack with an EPA-estimated range of 405 miles at 28.5 kWh per 100 miles.

NEC Article 625 — EV Charger Wiring

NEC 625.40 — Branch Circuit: EV charging is a continuous load (3+ hours). The Tesla Model S at 11.5 kW/240V needs a 60A dedicated circuit (48A × 125% = 60A).

NEC 625.54 — GFCI Protection: All EV charging equipment requires ground-fault protection. Verify conductor sizing with our Wire Size Calculator.

Wire sizing: A 100A circuit with 4 AWG copper. For runs over 75 feet, upsize one gauge. Check with our Voltage Drop Calculator.

Disclaimer: Estimates based on manufacturer specs. Real-world efficiency varies with driving conditions, temperature, and charging habits.

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