2021 Tesla Model S range and charging cost
Range, Long Range Plus AWD
405miles
- 28.2 to 35.2 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- Top 6% of 17 EVs (2021).
- 4 trims: 348 to 405 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Plus AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 to 35.2 | 120 | $19.34 | $573 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 to 35.2 | 120 | $19.34 | $573 |
| Performance AWD | AWD | 387 | 28.2 to 35.2 | 110 | $20.16 | $625 |
| Plaid AWD | AWD | 348 | 28.2 to 35.2 | 101 | $19.74 | $681 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Long Range Plus AWD, 28.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $19.34
- Per mile
- 4.8 cents
- Per month
- $48
- Per year
- $573
- Median 2021 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $904 a year at 12,000 miles.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 50 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Long Range Plus AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.1 | $4.77 |
| 300 miles | 84.3 | $14.32 |
| 500 miles | 140.4 | $23.87 |
| 1,000 miles | 280.9 | $47.75 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $41
- Per year
- $497
- Miles a month
- 867
Long Range Plus AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model S | Long Range Plus AWD | 405 mi range | |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | Standard Range Plus RWD | 263 mi range | Compare |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | Standard Range RWD | 244 mi range | Compare |
| 2021 Audi A7 | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2021 BMW M3 | RWD | 19 mpg | |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 450 RWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2021 Maserati Ghibli | RWD | 20 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
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