Tesla Model S Charging Cost in North Carolina
At North Carolina’s April 2026 residential rate of 16.25¢/kWh, driving a Tesla Model S 12,000 miles per year costs about $619/year at home — or just $0.052/mile.
Pulls about 3,810 kWh/year from the grid (accounting for ~10% AC→battery loss on Level 2 charging).
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Formula: annual_kWh = miles ÷ mi_per_kWh ÷ charging_efficiency · cost = kWh × rate
About the Tesla Model S in North Carolina
The Tesla Model S carries a 100 kWh usable battery and achieves about 3.5 miles per kWh at the wheels under EPA-combined conditions. In North Carolina, where residential electricity averages 16.25¢/kWh, that translates to roughly $5.16 per 100 miles — for comparison, a gasoline car at 30 MPG and $3.50/gallon costs $11.67 per 100 miles, so a Tesla Model S owner in North Carolina saves about $781/year on fuel relative to that baseline.
This estimate is for home Level 2 charging only. Public DC fast charging typically costs 2-3× the home rate; if you primarily fast-charge, your annual cost will be higher.
Same Tesla Model S, other states
| State | Rate | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.35¢ | |
| Idaho | 12.70¢ | |
| Nebraska | 13.28¢ | |
| Utah | 13.29¢ | |
| Oklahoma | 13.31¢ | |
| Iowa | 13.86¢ | |
| Montana | 13.90¢ | |
| Missouri | 14.01¢ | |
| Arkansas | 14.16¢ | |
| Nevada | 14.29¢ | |
| Washington | 14.36¢ | |
| North Carolina | 16.25¢ |
EV charging gear
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- Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A — popular 11.5 kW home charger
- ChargePoint Home Flex — adjustable 16–50A, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Tesla Wall Connector — for Tesla / NACS-equipped EVs
- NEMA 14-50 outlet kit — required for many L2 chargers