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How much electricity does a Tesla use?
I’ve been researching different electric cars to buy, but I keep coming back to the Tesla. I love the technology and countless safety features. And I’m not going to lie, it just looks plain cool. I know they have a great range, but I’m wondering how much electricity a Tesla uses?
Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
How exciting! There’s nothing like pulling up to your friend’s party in a sleek new
Tesla
. And the company is absolutely crushing the EV market and helped to jumpstart the electric vehicle revolution
. Here’s what we know about the amount of electricity a Tesla uses:
- As you can imagine, the amount of energy a Tesla consumes can depend on a variety of factors and conditions, including battery size.
- The standard Tesla Model 3 has a battery size of about 50 KW and the Model S has a **100 KW **capacity. It’s important to remember that Tesla batteries need not be charged to their full capacity, and these numbers pertain to the estimated amount of power needed.
- The average Tesla will use about** 34 kWh of electricity **for every 100 miles driven. For 100,000 miles, you’re looking at about 34,000 kWh at this rate, and 102,000 kWh to 170,000 kWh for the entire life of the car.
Now that you have a better idea of how much electricity your Tesla will need to charge its batteries, and how much it uses on the road, you can feel confident about choosing America’s top-selling electric vehicle. But before you spend your afternoon trying to figure out how your Tesla door handles work, make sure your luxurious EV is covered under the best car insurance plan.
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