Tesla Charging Cost Calculator
Calculate EV charging costs and savings
Tesla Charging Cost Calculator
🏠 Home Charging
- • Level 1: Standard 120V outlet (3-5 miles/hour, 75% efficient)
- • Level 2: 240V home charger (25-40 miles/hour, 90% efficient)
- • Cost: Your home electricity rate (varies by state: ¢-¢/kWh)
- • Best for: Overnight charging, daily commuting
⚡ Supercharging
- • Speed: 200+ miles in 15 minutes (peak 250kW)
- • Cost: $0.19-$0.58 per kWh (location-dependent)
- • Efficiency: 92% (minimal losses)
- • Best for: Road trips, quick top-ups
- • Idle fees: $0.50-$1.00/min when session complete
💰 Money-Saving Tips
- • Time-of-use: Charge during off-peak hours (can save 50%+)
- • EV plans: Many utilities offer special EV rates
- • Solar: Install solar panels for ~$0.06/kWh charging
- • Memberships: EVgo/EA memberships save $0.06-0.12/kWh
- • Efficiency: Precondition while plugged in
📊 Data Sources & Methodology
- • Electricity Rates: EIA Electric Power Monthly (April 2025)
- • Tesla Specs: EPA efficiency ratings (2024-2025 models)
- • Charging Efficiency: Real-world measurements & studies
- • Network Pricing: Current published rates (2025)
- • Level 1 Efficiency: 75% (high conversion losses)
- • Level 2 Efficiency: 90% (optimal home charging)
- • DC Fast Efficiency: 92% (minimal conversion losses)
- • CO₂ Factor: 19.6 lbs per gallon gasoline