Tesla Model S Cost to Own (2026)
Dual Motor AWD · 405 mi range · 100.0 kWh battery · MSRP $74,990
Home charging cost/mile
4.2¢
vs 11.4¢ gas
Annual fuel cost
$508
$1,371 for gas car
Fuel savings/year
$863
$4,315 over 5 yrs
5-yr TCO vs BMW 5 Series
-$3,505
gas wins
Tesla Model S Charging Costs
Home Charging (Level 2)
Cost per full charge
$16.1
Cost per mile
4.2¢
Annual fuel cost (12K mi)
$508
Charger power
11.5 kW max
Time to charge (20%→full)
~7.0 hrs
At 16.1¢/kWh national average (EIA 2025). Your rate may vary — check your local utility.
DC Fast Charging
Peak DC charge rate
250 kW
Time to 80% (fast charge)
20 min
Public cost per kWh (avg)
28–42¢
Cost per fast charge (est.)
$28–$34
Public DC fast charging costs 3–5× more per mile than home charging. Road trips add up — most owners use home charging for 80–90% of miles.
5-Year Cost Comparison: Tesla Model S vs BMW 5 Series
12,000 miles/year, national average energy prices, base trim prices. No federal tax credit (ended Sept 2025).
| Cost category | Tesla Model S | BMW 5 Series | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price (MSRP) | $74,990 | $56,500 | -$18,490 |
| Fuel (5 years) | $2,540 | $6,855 | +$4,315 |
| Maintenance (5 years) | $3,250 | $9,000 | +$5,750 |
| Insurance (5 years) | $15,500 | $12,500 | -$3,000 |
| Depreciation (5 years) | $35,995 | $25,425 | -$10,570 |
| 5-year running total | $57,285 | $53,780 | -$3,505 |
5-year running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown for reference, not included in running total.
Key Specs: Tesla Model S
Range
405 miles
Battery
100.0 kWh
Efficiency
3.8 mi/kWh
Level 2 max
11.5 kW
DC fast max
250 kW
Time to 80% (DC)
20 minutes
5-yr depreciation
~48% of MSRP
Annual maintenance
~$650
Your actual cost depends on your state's electricity rate
Washington charges 10.2¢/kWh — the Tesla Model S costs $278/yr to fuel there. In Hawaii at 44.3¢/kWh, it's $1,217/yr. Same car, 4× the fuel cost.
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