What does a 2023 Tesla Model S cost to run?
AWD, 28.2 kWh/100 mi
$575a year in electricity
- 4.8 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $78,439.
- Median hatchback: $706 a year (14 models, 2023).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $74,990 | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $575 | $0.05 | $78,439 |
| Standard AWD | $75,240 | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $575 | $0.05 | $78,689 |
| Standard Range AWD | $78,490 | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $575 | $0.05 | $81,939 |
| Plaid AWD | $89,990 | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $575 | $0.05 | $93,439 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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