2026 Tesla Model S

electric motor (243 and 248 kW ACPM 3-Phase) · AWD

ElectricElectricityLarge Cars

Official EPA record #49741 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$50.03

Per year

$600

Per mile

5.0¢/mi

5-year total

$3,000

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

3,256 kWh of electricity / yearelectricity @ $0.18/kWhAt 23¢/kWh: $63.59/mo

A mile road trip costs about $15.00 in energy.

EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $600/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.

Cost per mile vs. its segment (2026 Large Cars, 19 vehicles, default assumptions)

This Model S5.0¢/mi

Segment median8.5¢/mi

41% below the segment median — a measured energy-cost difference only.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($0.18/kWh), this 2026 Tesla Model S costs about $50.03 per month in electricity — $600 per year, 5.0¢/mi, $3,000 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #49741. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Appears in: Cheapest 2026 vehicles to run (#5) · Cheapest 2026 EVs per mile (#5)

Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City electricity use	25.6 kWh/100 mi
Highway electricity use	29.0 kWh/100 mi
Combined electricity use	27.1 kWh/100 mi
EPA label MPGe (city/hwy/combined)	132 / 116 / 124

MPGe is the EPA's energy-equivalent rating, not miles per gallon of fuel. It is shown for reference and never used in these cost calculations.

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$600/yr
Range	410 mi
Tailpipe CO₂	0 g/mi
EPA greenhouse gas score	10/10
EPA smog rating	not published
Charge time at 240V	9.7 h

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #49741 (record updated 2026-02-18). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2026-02-18.

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