Every Tesla car has a battery that must be charged. That charging can be done at various places for various prices. Show
Electric cars can be charged using a regular power outlet at home, but that method takes a long time. Those who want faster at-home charging times can install a specialized home charger, but according to a USA TODAY report in March 2022, the cost for a charger installation can run $800 to $2,000. The paper said it could be possible to get credits from utilities if the installation comes with a dedicated meter. USA TODAY also said the Department of Energy estimates that 81% of charging comes at home, 14% at work and 5% at commercial chargers. How much does a Tesla cost?:Here's how much to expect to pay for world's most popular electric car How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?According to EnergySage, the average cost to fully charge a Tesla is $13.96, though the cost can be expected to range anywhere from $9.62 to $18.30, depending on the model. EnergySage said its data was compiled from electric bills of U.S. consumers. At Tesla Supercharger stations, expect to pay more in exchange for the faster charging time. The price for a full charge varies by model and battery capacity, but using the U.S. average price of $0.14 per kWh, Electrek calculates that most models cost between $4 and $5 for 100 miles of charge if you’re charging at home. The Model 3 is the cheapest by far, with estimated cost per 100 miles of charge in the $3 range, with slight variations based on the range rating of the vehicle. Electric vehicles:Considering an electric vehicle? Here's what to expect if you've never driven an EV before. More charging stations:Biden to require electric vehicle charging stations every 50 miles on federal highways Is charging a Tesla cheaper than gas?As an example, according to Fortune, national average gas prices got up to $4.62 in late May 2022. In 2026, new vehicles will have to average 40 miles per gallon under new regulations, according to Tech Xplore. With 40 miles per gallon, driving 100 miles will cost $11.55 in fuel if you’re paying $4.62 per gallon. Tesla can range as low as around $3 a charge for 100 miles. But be aware gas prices will change and in fact could get lower as events around the world change. How much does a Tesla battery cost to replace?It’s unlikely you’ll need a new battery any time soon. According to Inside EVs, Tesla battery capacity still averages 90% after 200,000 miles of use. If you find yourself in need of a replacement battery, the price will depend on what model you have. For a basic battery replacement, Way estimates a cost of $13,000 or $14,000, while more expensive models can get up to $20,000. Way also notes there are additional costs associated with a battery replacement, including replacing wiring and other parts around the battery, as well as labor costs. Just curious:Answering life's everyday questions By Mia Yamauchi Tesla Charging Basics: What to Know & Why You CareEach level of charging delivers different charging speeds. Different Tesla configurations have a maximum charge power they can accept. Choosing the right Tesla charger minimizes hassle and installation costs. And maximizes your enjoyment of electric driving. Keep reading to make charging levels as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, an “EV Charger” Can Refer to Two Different Things
EVSE = “Charger” In This PostHow Fast Can I Charge?Depends on the charging level, the maximum power output of the charging station and max power intake of your EV. There are 3 levels of chargers:
What ARE Charging Levels, Exactly?Levels 1, 2, and 3 chargers run on different levels of voltage. Think of electricity like
water flowing through a pipe. Higher current (Amps) flowing through larger pipes (Volts) means a faster battery “fill-up.” Ya dig? Now let’s run through the topline information on all three levels of charging. Why Is Level 1 Tesla Charging Called “Trickle Charging”?Tesla owners can in fact charge via a standard 120V residential outlet with a trickle charging adapter. It’s nicknamed “trickle” charging because it’s really, really slow. THE GOOD
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Why Level 2 Is Best for Home Charging240V level 2 chargers provide a bigger “pipeline” for electricity to flow to your Tesla. They can charge up to 15 times faster than trickle chargers. Tesla Mobile Connector, Wall Connector and the wireless Tesla charging station are different types of Level 2 chargers. Level 2 is the level for you if any of these things are true:
3 Factors that Determine Level 2 Charging Speed for your TeslaA “Level 2” EV charger is simply any EV charger that can connect to a particular type of electrical circuit — 240 volt, split phase circuits (similar to what an electric dryer uses). But just like different clothes dryer models take different amounts of time to dry your clothes, different EV chargers take different amounts of time to charge your car. What determines the speed of Level 2 Tesla charging are the following factors:
How Fast is Fast Enough for Home Tesla Charging?As long as you’re charging at home, you’re charging the way Tesla recommends is best. It doesn’t push your battery with incredibly high charging speeds and it takes advantage of time when your car is parked at night anyway. The ideal home Tesla charger offers these benefits:
For US drivers who cover about 37 miles per day on average, a charger that delivers 20-30 miles of range per hour charged is ideal (6.6-10 kW power delivery). Average daily miles are recharged within 2 hours and even a close-to-empty 100 kWh battery can be charged fully overnight. For the vast majority of homes, charging at those speeds will not require major electrical service upgrades to 400 amps. Tesla drivers don’t need to worry about forgetting to charge. In a pinch, there are Superchargers. And Plugless offer an automatic, wireless charging upgrade for home Tesla charging (see below). How Your Tesla Can Charge Autonomously
Plug-in and Plugless chargers both deliver AC power the to Model S’ internal on-board charger. Model S can’t tell the difference between being plug-in or Plugless charging. See the video explanation to learn more. Tesla Supercharging SpeedsLevel 3 Superchargers can take a Tesla from 0-170 miles range in just 30 minutes. It can get to 80% full in just 40 minutes. At the 80% point, charging slows to safeguard battery health. And there are lots of them. View an interactive Supercharging map at tesla.com/supercharger. The Tesla Supercharger map is also conveniently built in to the Tesla navigation system on the 17″ touch screen control panel. Convenient road trip charging is literally at your fingertips. Why Not Have a Supercharger at Home?Other than persistent rumors of a secret home SuperCharger in San Diego, there aren’t any home Superchargers. Why? You could very well purchase another Tesla for the costs associated with providing enough electricity to your home to deliver 145 kW of power. What’s the Story with the End of Free SuperchargingTesla was never intending to provide free unlimited electrons to everyone for life. But they still offer a pretty darn good deal–fast charging, fuel prices at or under cost, convenient charging locations for road trips. And it is free for the first 1,000 miles or so every year. Considering that nearly 90% of charging is done at home or work when your car is parked anyway, 1k miles per year is about as much as you’ll ever need to charge publicly. Charging at home is cheaper than buying gas in all 50 states –even when gas prices are low. And EV maintenance is ⅓ lower than that of a comparable gas car. The deal will just keep getting better and better for EV drivers as the technology becomes more widely adopted. Still have questions?Email a Plugless advisor! Or call us at +1 (877) 573 8862 We love hearing from you and we’re happy to help. Charge on! You Might Also Like:Shop Plugless Products |