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Tesla Model X: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Tesla Model X as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The Model X is a big, fast luxury SUV, yet at ~3 mi/kWh it still sips electricity compared with the 18–20 mpg gas SUVs it competes with. The fuel savings per mile are large — a thirsty V8 SUV is exactly the kind of car an EV beats most decisively on running cost.
The premium price means break-even depends on heavy use, but if you're replacing a big gas SUV and driving real miles, the annual fuel difference is substantial.
What to keep in mind
- Replaces thirsty gas SUVs — that's where EV fuel savings are largest.
- ~3 mi/kWh is still far cheaper per mile than 18–20 mpg gasoline.
- High sticker price means you need the miles to pay it back.
Tesla Model X: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model X?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3 mi/kWh, a Tesla Model X costs about 6¢ per mile to charge at home — around $680 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Tesla Model X cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 20-mpg gas SUV, the Tesla Model X's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.