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2025 Tesla Model S range and charging cost

Range, Standard AWD

410miles

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

0100200300400500Median 274Model S: 410 miles
78 EVs (2025), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 274 miles.
2025 Tesla Model S range by trim
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
Standard AWDAWD41027.1 to 36.1124$18.95$555
Plaid AWDAWD34827.1 to 36.1104$19.17$661

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

Charging cost

Standard AWD, 27.2 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Full charge
$18.95
Per mile
4.6 cents
Per month
$46
Per year
$555
  • Median 2025 hatchback: 31.5 mpg, 10.2 cents per mile.
  • Saves $665 a year at 12,000 miles.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
AllNACS11.5250N/A9100

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

No. A 120 V outlet adds 52 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

Level 2 full charge: 9 hours.

Standard AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

Standard AWD: 27.2 kWh per 100 miles
TripkWhCost
100 miles27.2$4.62
300 miles81.5$13.86
500 miles135.9$23.10
1,000 miles271.8$46.21

Commute cost

Per month
$40
Per year
$481
Miles a month
867

Standard AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Range by year

200250300350400450201220152018202120242026
Model S: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2012 to 2026.

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

Rivals

2025 Tesla Model S and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2025 Tesla Model SStandard AWD410 mi range
2025 Tesla Model 3Standard RWD363 mi rangeCompare
2025 Tesla Model YLong Range RWD335 mi rangeCompare
2025 Audi RS 5 SportbackBase Style AWD20 mpgCompare

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