Tesla Supercharger Cost Calculator

Where you plug in matters more than what you drive. Set your mix of overnight EV-tariff charging, standard-rate home charging, Supercharging and free charging to see your monthly bill, cost per mile — and whether Tesla's Supercharging membership would pay for itself.

Where you plug in matters more than what you drive. Set your mix of off-peak home charging, peak-hour charging, Supercharging and free charging to see your monthly bill, cost per mile — and whether a Supercharging membership would pay for itself.

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On-peak defaults to 1.5× your state's average rate.

Charged when you stay plugged in after charging finishes at a busy site.
Supercharging membership

The UK Supercharging membership (around £10.99/month) unlocks lower per-kWh prices at most sites. Example terms only — membership offers vary by market and change; verify current terms in the Tesla app.

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Where the money goes

Four charging strategies

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Breakdown by source

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Not on an EV tariff yet? Most UK suppliers now offer EV tariffs with around six cheap overnight hours at roughly 7–9p/kWh — a fraction of the ~26p capped rate. Schedule charging in the car (or let your supplier's smart charging handle it) so it falls inside the cheap window, and push your off-peak share towards 100%. A home battery can also store cheap overnight or solar energy for the evening peak — see the Powerwall Payback tool.

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On a time-of-use (TOU) or EV rate plan? Many utilities offer overnight rates far below the daytime price — sometimes under $0.10/kWh. Schedule charging in the car to start after the off-peak window opens and push your off-peak share toward 100%. A home battery can also shift solar or cheap overnight energy into peak hours — see the Powerwall Payback tool.

How this is calculated

Is Supercharging still cheaper than petrol?
Usually, but not by as much as home charging. At £0.52/kWh and 255 Wh/mi, Supercharging costs about 13p a mile — roughly the same as a 47-mpg petrol car at 137p/L. Home charging on an EV tariff at 7.5p is closer to 2p a mile. Compare with the Petrol Savings tool.
Is Supercharging still cheaper than gas?
Usually, but not by as much as home charging. At $0.48/kWh and 255 Wh/mi, Supercharging costs about 12¢ a mile — similar to a 26-mpg car at $3.15/gal. Home off-peak at $0.12 is closer to 3–4¢ a mile. Compare with the Gas Savings tool.
What counts as "free" charging?
Workplace chargers, hotel or destination chargers, and any free-Supercharging credits you still have. We count the energy but not the cost.
Does charging at home all the time hurt the battery?
No — slower AC charging is the gentlest kind. Frequent DC fast charging is fine for most owners but generates more heat. Use the charge limit your car recommends for daily driving.