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2026 Tesla Model X Plaid

electric motor (230 kW ACPM 3-Phase) · AWD

ElectricElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Official EPA record #49746 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$62.13

Per year

$746

Per mile

6.2¢/mi

5-year total

$3,730

sport utility body style — not this exact model
Notes & official EPA estimate
4,043 kWh of electricity / yearelectricity @ $0.18/kWhAt 23¢/kWh: $78.98/mo

  • 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: $750/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 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, 67 vehicles, default assumptions)

This Model X Plaid6.2¢/mi
Segment median17.5¢/mi

65% 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 X Plaid costs about $62.13 per month in electricity$746 per year, 6.2¢/mi, $3,730 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #49746. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

MeasureValue
City electricity use32.0 kWh/100 mi
Highway electricity use35.8 kWh/100 mi
Combined electricity use33.7 kWh/100 mi
EPA label MPGe (city/hwy/combined)105 / 94 / 100

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

EstimateValue
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)$750/yr
Range335 mi
Tailpipe CO₂0 g/mi
EPA greenhouse gas score10/10
EPA smog ratingnot published
Charge time at 240V12 h

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #49746 (record updated 2026-02-18). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2026-02-18.

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