2026 Tesla Model S range and charging cost
Range, AWD
410miles
- 27.1 to 36.2 kWh per 100 miles.
- 124 MPGe.
- Top 5% of 66 EVs (2026).
- 2 trims: 368 to 410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | AWD | 410 | 27.1 to 36.2 | 124 | $18.95 | $555 |
| Plaid AWD | AWD | 368 | 27.1 to 36.2 | 110 | $19.17 | $625 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
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 2026 hatchback: 31 mpg, 10.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $684 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | NACS | 11.5 | 250 | N/A | 9 | 100 |
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.
AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 27.2 | $4.62 |
| 300 miles | 81.5 | $13.86 |
| 500 miles | 135.9 | $23.10 |
| 1,000 miles | 271.8 | $46.21 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $40
- Per year
- $481
- Miles a month
- 867
AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model S | AWD | 410 mi range | |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | Standard RWD | 363 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | Performance AWD | 327 mi range | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree