Illinois · 15.8¢/kWh
Cost to Charge Tesla Model S Dual Motor in Illinois
$57/month to charge at home — vs $117/month for a BMW 3 Series on gas. You save roughly $715/year by going electric.
$57
Monthly EV cost
$117
Monthly BMW 3 Series
$715
Annual savings
$3,577
5-year savings
Charging breakdown
Based on Illinois avg 15.8¢/kWh · 100 kWh battery · 3.6 mi/kWh (EPA-rated)
| Full charge cost | $15.80 |
| Cost per mile | $0.044/mi |
| Monthly cost (1,000 mi) | $57 |
| Annual cost (home 80% / public 20%) | $685 |
vs BMW 3 Series on gas
Gas at $3.50/gal · 30 MPG (EPA-rated) · 1,000 mi/month
| Vehicle | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Model S Dual Motor (electric) | $57 | $685 |
| BMW 3 Series (gas) | $117 | $1,400 |
| You save | $60 | $715 |
Your savings may vary
- —Electricity rates vary by utility and ZIP in Illinois. Time-of-use plans are available in Illinois — off-peak rates can cut charging costs significantly.
- —Public charging (EA, ChargePoint, EVgo) costs 2–4× more — roughly $143–$228/month at the same mileage. Charging primarily at home keeps costs low.
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