What does a 2026 Tesla Model S cost to run?
AWD, 124 MPGe
$555a year in electricity
- 4.6 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $113,317.
- Median hatchback: $1,129 a year (9 models, 2026).
- Energy use estimated from MPGe.
- 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 | $109,990 | 124 MPGe | $555 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $113,317 |
| Plaid AWD | $124,990 | 110 MPGe | $625 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.05 | $128,740 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
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