What does the 2026 Tesla Model S cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
4.6cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 65.4 cents a mile.
- $6,538 per 10,000 miles.
- 2026 Tesla Model S AWD: 124 MPGe.
- Median of 8 gas and hybrid hatchbacks (2026): 10.3 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 124 MPGe | 4.6 cents | 65.4 cents | $6,538 |
| Plaid AWD | 110 MPGe | 5.2 cents | 64.8 cents | $6,479 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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