2022 Tesla Model S range and charging cost
Range, Long Range AWD
405miles
- 28.2 to 33.4 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- Top 6% of 35 EVs (2022).
- 2 trims: 396 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 AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 to 33.4 | 120 | $19.34 | $573 |
| Plaid AWD | AWD | 396 | 28.2 to 33.4 | 116 | $19.56 | $593 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Long Range 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 2022 hatchback: 33 mpg, 9.7 cents per mile.
- Saves $591 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 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 AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model S | Long Range AWD | 405 mi range | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | RWD | 272 mi range | Compare |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | Long Range AWD | 303 mi range | Compare |
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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