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Tesla driver shares the difference in cost between home charging and Supercharging and it really opened people's eyes

  • The road from ICE engines to electric cars is confusing for many
  • One Tesla driver wanted to break down the costs
  • Is it cheaper to charge at home or go to a Supercharger

Published on Dec 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Dec 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

The road from ICE engines to electric is paved with anxiety – but this Tesla driver wanted to signpost fellow car enthusiasts towards some interesting and useful information about using a Supercharger versus home charging.

Worries about leaving the internal combustion engine behind span from range to reliability.

However, one huge factor that has left many potential EV drivers feeling lost is cost.

So which is actually cheaper; Tesla home charging or Supercharging? Buckle up as we find out.

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Home charging versus Supercharging?

One Redditor reached out to the notoriously thorough online car community to ask the burning question on the r/TeslaLounge.

“I’m relatively new to EVs and I’m wondering if anyone could compare the costs of home charging (I realize that off-peak charging offers cheaper rates) and charging at supercharging stations,” username KimJongUhn said.

“I just recently got a home EV charger installed and would like to know how much I can expect to save compared to always driving to a supercharger and charging there.”

Cost difference of Tesla home charging and Supercharging
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As ever, answers came in thick and fast.

However, it was LearMayan who appeared to have the definitive answer.

“My House: $0.15/kwh. Superchargers in my area: $0.35/kwh,” they began.

“My battery capacity: 82kwh (2023 Model 3 LR).

“Price for a full charge @ my house: $12.30. Price for a full charge @ a local supercharger: $28.70.” Simple.

“This is the math you are looking for,” read one comment beneath.

Tesla math

Cost difference of Tesla home charging and Supercharging
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This is not the first time the cost of Elon Musk’s EV brand has been in the news recently.

One man who owns two Teslas shared how much it costs him to charge at home.

It’s not just EV versus EV costs being compared, either.

One owner broke down the charging costs of his Tesla Model 3 after 50K miles and revealed the savings compared to what he would have spent on a gas car.

The savings are simply mind-boggling.

With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.