Charging Costs
Cost to Charge Tesla Model S in Italy
Updated March 2026
The Tesla Model S has a large 95 kWh battery and consumes about 165 Wh/km, giving it a generous 575 km range. That big battery means a full charge uses a lot of energy, so where and when you charge matters even more. Drivers using our app report that home charging is by far the most cost-effective approach for the Model S. In Italy, average home electricity costs around €0.27/kWh and DC fast charging averages €0.70/kWh. These are estimates. Always check your vehicle's manual for exact specifications.
Charging costs vary significantly depending on your electricity tariff, time of day, charging network, subscription, and location. The numbers below are estimates based on average prices in Italy and may not reflect what you actually pay. Always check your network's app for current pricing.
Home charging
€4.00
per 100 km
Public AC
€6.22
per 100 km
DC fast charging
€10.36
per 100 km
Detailed Breakdown
| Home | Public AC | DC Fast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per kWh | €0.27 | €0.42 | €0.70 |
| Cost per 100 km | €4.00 | €6.22 | €10.36 |
| Full charge (0-100%) | €25.65 | - | €66.50 |
| Monthly (1,250 km) | €50 | - | €130 |
Compared to Petrol
- Tesla Model S (home charging)
- €4.00 / 100 km
- Comparable petrol car (7 L/100 km)
- €11.90 / 100 km
- Estimated annual savings (15,000 km/year)
- €1186
Based on approximate average fuel and electricity prices. Actual savings depend on your tariff, driving patterns, and fuel costs.
Tips to Reduce Charging Costs
- Home charging is essential with a 95 kWh battery. A full charge at home can cost a fraction of what the same charge costs at a public DC fast charger. Install at least an 11 kW home charger to fill the battery overnight.
- Use Tesla's off-peak scheduling to charge the Model S during the cheapest electricity hours. With 95 kWh to fill, the savings from off-peak rates add up quickly over a month.
- At Superchargers, the Model S can charge at up to 250 kW, but stop at 80% unless you need the full range. Charging from 80% to 100% takes nearly as long as charging from 10% to 80%.
- The Model S's 575 km range means you rarely need to fast charge for daily driving. If your daily commute is under 150 km, you could charge at home just two or three times a week instead of daily.
- Use regenerative braking aggressively. The Model S recovers significant energy during deceleration, and on hilly terrain or in city traffic, this can reduce your real-world consumption noticeably below 165 Wh/km.
The Model S benefits most from overnight home charging due to its large battery capacity. Set the daily charge limit to 80%, which still gives you about 460 km of range. Public fast charging works well for road trips, but the cost per kWh at DC chargers makes regular use expensive with a battery this size.
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