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How often would I have to charge the 2020 Tesla Model S?

Charge every

7days

  • 4 charges in 4 weeks at 33 miles a day.
  • 33 miles a day: about 12,000 miles a year.
  • Range 402 mi. 241 mi between 80% and 20%.
  • 924 miles in 4 weeks: about $45 of power.
  • About $590 a year at 17 cents per kWh.

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Charge to
20% reservekept free402 mi EPA range2 or more sources241 mi between charges
Battery at the end of each day. Stamp: plug in that night. Tap a day to make it a 200 mi trip.
2020 Tesla Model S: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimLong Range Plus AWD
MSRP$69,420
EPA range402 mi
kWh per 100 mi28.8 (from MPGe)
MPGe117 MPGe
Battery100 kWh
Miles between 80% and 20%241
Miles in 4 weeks924
Power cost, 4 weeks$45
Power cost a year$590

Best EPA range: highest of 13 EVs (2020).

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold, speed, loads and battery age cut it. 20% kept in reserve.

Home charging every night at one price. Fast-charging costs not included.

How values are checked