2023 Tesla Model S range and charging cost
Range, AWD
405miles
- 28.2 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- Top 3% of 45 EVs (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 | 120 | $19.40 | $575 |
| Standard AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 | 120 | $19.40 | $575 |
| Standard Range AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 | 120 | $19.40 | $575 |
| Plaid AWD | AWD | 405 | 28.2 | 120 | $19.40 | $575 |
Charging cost
AWD, 28.2 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $19.40
- Per mile
- 4.8 cents
- Per month
- $48
- Per year
- $575
- Median 2023 hatchback: 32 mpg, 10.0 cents per mile.
- Saves $625 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.
AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.2 | $4.79 |
| 300 miles | 84.5 | $14.37 |
| 500 miles | 140.9 | $23.95 |
| 1,000 miles | 281.8 | $47.91 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $42
- Per year
- $498
- Miles a month
- 867
AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model S | AWD | 405 mi range | |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | RWD | 272 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | Standard AWD | 279 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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