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2021 Tesla Model X range and charging cost

Range, Long Range Plus AWD

371miles

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

100150200250300350400450Median 234Model X: 371 miles
17 EVs (2021), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 234 miles.
2021 Tesla Model X range by trim
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
Long Range Plus AWDAWD37132.0 to 39.3105$20.25$655
Performance AWDAWD34132.0 to 39.397$20.14$709

Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.

Charging cost

Long Range Plus AWD, 32.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Full charge
$20.25
Per mile
5.5 cents
Per month
$55
Per year
$655
  • Median 2021 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
  • Saves $1,015 a year at 12,000 miles.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
AllCCS1N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
AllN/A11250N/AN/AN/A
AllN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

No. A 120 V outlet adds 44 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

Long Range Plus AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

Long Range Plus AWD: 32.1 kWh per 100 miles
TripkWhCost
100 miles32.1$5.46
300 miles96.3$16.37
500 miles160.5$27.29
1,000 miles321.0$54.57

Commute cost

Per month
$47
Per year
$568
Miles a month
867

Long Range Plus AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Range by year

220240260280300320340360380201620182020202220242026
Model X: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2016 to 2026.

Model X by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2021 Tesla Model X and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2021 Tesla Model XLong Range Plus AWD371 mi range
2021 Tesla Model 3Standard Range Plus RWD263 mi rangeCompare
2021 Tesla Model YStandard Range RWD244 mi rangeCompare
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESVLuxury 2WD17 mpg
2021 Lincoln NavigatorStandard 4x218 mpg
2021 Cadillac EscaladeLuxury RWD17 mpg
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLSGLS 450 4MATIC AWD21 mpg

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.

Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.

How values are checked