This article is based on the tesla models compared with others and it will help to know which is the fastest to charge. It will guide you about the Charging Costs of a tesla, the battery capacity, charging time, range of each tesla model,kWh per mile, cost per mile, and tips to reduce the cost of charging a tesla.
What are the Charging Costs of A Tesla?
- On approx, the Charging Costs of a Tesla are from $9 to $15.
- The cost to charge Tesla depends upon the model.
- On average, the cost to charge a Tesla model from home is up to $12.88.

In the US the cost of electricity is 15 cents per kWh.the following table explains the list of Tesla models and the cost to charge them.
Tesla model | Cost to charge |
2022 Tesla Model S | $15 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | $15 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | $15 |
2022 Tesla Model X | $15 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | $15 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | $15 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | $9 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $12 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $12 |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | $9 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $11.25 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $11.25 |
Tesla Battery Capacity
- A Tesla battery of the Tesla has a capacity that ranges from 6 kWh to 200 kWh which also depends on the Tesla model.
- The average capacity of the battery of the Tesla model is 85.83 kWh.
- The most common Tesla battery capacity is 100 kWh.The battery comparison between the lucid air and Telsa.
The following table explains the different battery capacities of the Tesla model:
Tesla model | Battery capacity (kWh) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 100 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 100 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 100 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X | 100 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 100 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 100 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 60 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 80 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 80 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 60 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 75 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 75 kWh |
Tesla Charging Times
- The time taken to charge a Tesla approximately takes 8 to 15 hours.
- On average the Tesla model takes 12.5 hours to charge-discharge from a standard 240-volt charger.
The following table explains the charging time according to the different models of the tesla:
Tesla model | charging time |
2022 Tesla Model S | 15 hrs at 240V with standard charger 8.3 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 15 hrs at 240V with standard charger 8 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 15 hrs at 240V with standard charger 8 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model X | 14 hrs at 240V with standard charger 8 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 14 hrs at 240V with standard charger 8 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 14 hrs at 240V with standard charger 8 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 10.4 hrs at 240V with standard charger 5.8 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 11.5 hrs at 240V with standard charger 9.6 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 10 hrs at 240V with standard charger 9.6 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 8 hrs at 240V with standard charger 4.4 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 11.5 hrs at 240V with standard charger 9.6 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 11.8 hrs at 240V with standard charger 6.6 hrs at 240V with 72A high power charger |
Ranges For Each Tesla Model:
- Tesla model does have a range that is between 244 miles and 405 miles.
- A Tesla model on average has a range of 330.25 miles.
- The Tesla model which has the shortest range of 244 miles is the Tesla Model 3 RWD due to the smallest battery capacity.
The following table explains the list of the Tesla model and the ranges:
Tesla model | Range (miles) | Range (kilometer) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 405 mi | 651.78 km |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 348 mi | 560.05 km |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 396 mi | 637.3 km |
2022 Tesla Model X | 348 mi | 560.05 km |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 333 mi | 535.91 km |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 311 mi | 500.51 km |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 272 mi | 437.74 km |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 358 mi | 576.15 km |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 315 mi | 506.94 km |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 244 mi | 392.68 km |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 330 mi | 531.08 km |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 303 mi | 487.63 km |
Tesla KWh/100 Mi By model
- The range of consuming the kWh per hundred miles of the Tesla model is between 25 and 35 kWh.
- On average a Tesla model consumes up to 30 kWh.
- The Tesla model which consumes 25 kWh of electricity per mile is the most efficient Tesla Model 3 RWD.
The following table explains the kWh per hundred miles consumption by different Tesla models:
Tesla model | kWh/100 mi | kWh/100 km |
2022 Tesla Model S | 28 kWh | 17.4 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 33 kWh | 20.51 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 29 kWh | 18.02 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X | 33 kWh | 20.51 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 34 kWh | 21.13 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 37 kWh | 22.99 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 25 kWh | 15.53 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 26 kWh | 16.16 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 30 kWh | 18.64 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 26 kWh | 16.16 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 28 kWh | 17.4 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 30 kWh | 18.64 kWh |
Tesla KWh Per Mile
- The electricity consumption by a Tesla model is between 0.25 and 0.35 kWh per mile.
- On average a Tesla model consumes up to 0.3 kWh.

The following table explains the different amounts of electricity consumed by each Tesla model per mile and kilometer. And click here to check the kWh per mile of an electric car.
Tesla model | kWh per mile | kWh per kilometer |
2022 Tesla Model S | 0.28 kWh | 0.174 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 0.33 kWh | 0.205 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 0.29 kWh | 0.18 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X | 0.33 kWh | 0.205 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 0.34 kWh | 0.211 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 0.37 kWh | 0.23 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 0.25 kWh | 0.155 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 0.26 kWh | 0.162 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 0.3 kWh | 0.186 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 0.26 kWh | 0.162 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 0.28 kWh | 0.174 kWh |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 0.3 kWh | 0.186 kWh |
Tesla Cost Per Mile By Model
The power consumption of the tesla models per Mile does vary in the same way the cost per mile varies.
- Tesla model cost per mile is between $0.038 and $0.056.
- On average the cost per Mile of a Tesla model is $0.048.
The following table shows the list of different Tesla models and the cost per mile for each:
Tesla model | Cost per mile | Cost per kilometer |
2022 Tesla Model S | $0.04 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | $0.05 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | $0.04 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model X | $0.05 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | $0.05 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | $0.06 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | $0.04 | $0.02 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $0.04 | $0.02 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $0.05 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | $0.04 | $0.02 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $0.04 | $0.03 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $0.05 | $0.03 |
Tesla Prices Compared:
- A Tesla model has the manufacturer’s suggested retail price that ranges from $44990 to $129990.
- The cheapest Tesla model is the Tesla Model 3 RWD which has the manufacturer-suggested retail price of $44.990 and it is also the most efficient per Mile model.
- The most expensive Tesla model is the Tesla Model S plaid which has the ( MSRP) manufacturer’s retail price of $129990.

The following table shows a list of Tesla Models and a comparison of the Tesla model prices:
Tesla model | Price / MSRP (USD) |
2022 Tesla Model S | $94,990 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | $129,990 |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | $129,990 |
2022 Tesla Model X | $104,990 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | $126,490 |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | $126,490 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | $44,990 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $50,990 |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $58,990 |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | TBC |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $58,990 |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $63,990 |
Tesla Speed Comparison
- The Tesla model has a top speed that ranges from 135 mph to 200 mph. Various Tesla models have various speeds.
- Tesla model which has a top speed of 200 mph is the model S plaid which is the fastest Tesla model.
The following table explains the list of the top speed of the tesla models:
Tesla model | Top speed (mph) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 155 mph |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 200 mph |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 200 mph |
2022 Tesla Model X | 155 mph |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 163 mph |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 163 mph |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 140 mph |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 145 mph |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 162 mph |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 135 mph |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 135 mph |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 155 mph |
Tesla Horsepower
- Tesla models have horsepower that changes from 283 HP to 1020 HP.
- The Tesla model having the most horsepower is the model S plaid and model X plaid with 1020 HP.
- The Tesla model having the lowest horsepower is the model 3 RWD with 283 HP.
The following table explains the list of the Tesla model and different horsepower:
Tesla model | Horsepower (HP) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 670 HP |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 1,020 HP |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 1,020 HP |
2022 Tesla Model X | 670 HP |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 1,020 HP |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 1,020 HP |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 283 HP |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 346 HP |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 450 HP |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 384 HP |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 384 HP |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 456 HP |
Tesla Acceleration:
- A Tesla model is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds to 5.8 seconds.
- A Tesla model which has the fastest acceleration that goes from zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds is the Tesla Model S plaid.
- A tesla model which has the slowest acceleration which takes 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph is model 3 RWD.

The following table explains each Tesla model and its acceleration:
Tesla model | Acceleration: 0 – 60 mph (seconds) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 3.1 sec |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 1.99 sec |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 1.99 sec |
2022 Tesla Model X | 3.8 sec |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 2.5 sec |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 2.5 sec |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 5.8 sec |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 4.2 sec |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 3.1 sec |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | TBC |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 4.8 sec |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 3.5 sec |
Tesla Torque Comparison
- Tesla models do have different ranges of torque that is from 307 pound-ft to 1050 lb-feet which depends upon the model.
- The model which has the highest torque is the model S plaid with a torque of 1050 lb-ft.
The following table shows the list of different Tesla models and the difference in torque:
Tesla model | Torque (lb-ft) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 690 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 1,050 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 1,050 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model X | TBC |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | TBC |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | TBC |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 307 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 389 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 471 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | 376 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 376 lb-ft |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 497 lb-ft |
Tesla Weight Comparison
- If we compare the weight of the Tesla model the approx weight is between 3880 lbs and 5390 lbs.
- A Tesla model is the lightest Tesla is the model 3 RWD with a weight of 3880 lbs.
- The Tesla model which has the heaviest weight is the Tesla Model X plaid with 5390 lbs.
The following table explains the list of the Tesla model weight:
Tesla model | Weight (lbs) |
2022 Tesla Model S | 4,561 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | 4,766 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | 4,766 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model X | 5,185 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | 5,390 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | 5,390 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | 3,880 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 4,065 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 4,065 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | TBC |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 4,416 lbs |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 4,416 lbs |
Tesla Electricity Cost And Efficiency Data
The following table explains the cost price and efficiency data of each tesla model:
Tesla model | cost per mile | cost per kilometer | kWh per mile | kWh per kilometer | kWh/100 mi | kWh/100 km | battery capacity | cost to charge | range in mile | range in km | top speed | horsepower | torque | acceleration | weight | price | motor battery |
2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.25 kWh | 0.155 kWh | 25 kWh | 15.53 kWh | 60 kWh | $9 | 272 mi | 437.74 km | 140 mph | 283 HP | 307 lb-ft | 5.8 sec | 3,880 lbs | $44,990 | 192 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.26 kWh | 0.162 kWh | 26 kWh | 16.16 kWh | 80 kWh | $12 | 358 mi | 576.15 km | 145 mph | 346 HP | 389 lb-ft | 4.2 sec | 4,065 lbs | $50,990 | 98 and 195 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model Y RWD | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.26 kWh | 0.162 kWh | 26 kWh | 16.16 kWh | 60 kWh | $9 | 244 mi | 392.68 km | 135 mph | 384 HP | 376 lb-ft | TBC | TBC | TBC | 209 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model S | $0.04 | $0.03 | 0.28 kWh | 0.174 kWh | 28 kWh | 17.4 kWh | 100 kWh | $15 | 405 mi | 651.78 km | 155 mph | 670 HP | 690 lb-ft | 3.1 sec | 4,561 lbs | $94,990 | 247 and 247 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $0.04 | $0.03 | 0.28 kWh | 0.174 kWh | 28 kWh | 17.4 kWh | 75 kWh | $11.25 | 330 mi | 531.08 km | 135 mph | 384 HP | 376 lb-ft | 4.8 sec | 4,416 lbs | $58,990 | 91 and 200 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in Wheels) | $0.04 | $0.03 | 0.29 kWh | 0.18 kWh | 29 kWh | 18.02 kWh | 100 kWh | $15 | 396 mi | 637.3 km | 200 mph | 1,020 HP | 1,050 lb-ft | 1.99 sec | 4,766 lbs | $129,990 | 250, 250, and 250 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $0.05 | $0.03 | 0.3 kWh | 0.186 kWh | 30 kWh | 18.64 kWh | 80 kWh | $12 | 315 mi | 506.94 km | 162 mph | 450 HP | 471 lb-ft | 3.1 sec | 4,065 lbs | $58,990 | 131 and 190 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $0.05 | $0.03 | 0.3 kWh | 0.186 kWh | 30 kWh | 18.64 kWh | 75 kWh | $11.25 | 303 mi | 487.63 km | 155 mph | 456 HP | 497 lb-ft | 3.5 sec | 4,416 lbs | $63,990 | 133 and 179 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in Wheels) | $0.05 | $0.03 | 0.33 kWh | 0.205 kWh | 33 kWh | 20.51 kWh | 100 kWh | $15 | 348 mi | 560.05 km | 200 mph | 1,020 HP | 1,050 lb-ft | 1.99 sec | 4,766 lbs | $129,990 | 250, 250, and 250 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model X | $0.05 | $0.03 | 0.33 kWh | 0.205 kWh | 33 kWh | 20.51 kWh | 100 kWh | $15 | 348 mi | 560.05 km | 155 mph | 670 HP | TBC | 3.8 sec | 5,185 lbs | $104,990 | 243 and 248 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (20in Wheels) | $0.05 | $0.03 | 0.34 kWh | 0.211 kWh | 34 kWh | 21.13 kWh | 100 kWh | $15 | 333 mi | 535.91 km | 163 mph | 1,020 HP | TBC | 2.5 sec | 5,390 lbs | $126,490 | 230, 230, and 230 kW AC 3-Phase |
2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (22in Wheels) | $0.06 | $0.03 | 0.37 kWh | 0.23 kWh | 37 kWh | 22.99 kWh | 100 kWh | $15 | 311 mi | 500.51 km | 163 mph | 1,020 HP | TBC | 2.5 sec | 5,390 lbs | $126,490 | 230, 230, and 230 kW AC 3-Phase |
Conclusion:
From the above article, we can conclude that the cheapest Tesla model 2 full charge is the model 3 RWD and model Y RWD. The least amount of electricity per mile is used by the Tesla Model 3 RWD which cost 0.038 per mile and this model is the least expensive with a price of $44.990. A Tesla model which is the most expensive tesla model is the model X plaid which has a price of $129990 also it is the fastest and top speed model with 200 mph and covers 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds.
FAQ’s
Which Tesla model has the longest charge?
A model S is the Tesla model which has the longest charge.
What is the cheapest time to charge a Tesla model?
The cheapest time to charge a Tesla model is overnight at home.
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