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Here’s What It Costs To Charge a Tesla Monthly vs. Using Gas for a Nissan Sentra
Charging a Tesla costs about 3–4 cents per mile, compared to 10–15 cents for gas cars. Home charging is cheapest, adding around $50 to monthly electric bills.
Between high gas prices and greenhouse gas emissions, it’s no wonder so many Americans have turned to electric vehicles. One recent Gallup poll even found that half of consumers have already either bought (7%) or would consider buying (44%) an electric vehicle.

One of the most popular options is a Tesla, a pioneer in the EV field. But is purchasing a Tesla worth the cost, especially when compared to a gas-powered sedan like the Nissan Sentra?

The answer depends on several factors, including your driving habits, where you live and the exact vehicle you purchase. Here’s a breakdown of what it costs to drive a Tesla monthly compared to a Nissan Sentra.

Typical Tesla Charging Costs
The cost of charging a Tesla depends on the model you choose. Using data from the Energy Information Administration, EnergySage estimated the cost of a full charge to be anywhere from $10.95 to $17.99.

The Tesla Model 3 costs the least to charge, while Models X and S cost the most (at $17.99 and $17.83, respectively). The average charging cost per mile is 4.56 cents.

Take the Tesla Model X as an example.

According to Tesla, this vehicle gets an EPA-estimated range of 352 miles at full charge. The average person drives an average of 1,123 monthly (or 13,476 miles a year). Assuming you drive the average amount, you’d need to charge the Model X three times a month. This means you’d spend around $54 monthly in charging costs ($17.99 times three).

Now, take the Tesla Model 3, which has the lowest charging costs and an estimated 357 miles per charge. You’d have to charge it just as frequently, but you’d be looking at closer to $33 in monthly charging costs.

As an aside, NRG Clean Power estimates the typical EV loses up to 10% of energy per charge. It’s also recommended to keep your vehicle plugged in during long periods of nonuse, like overnight.

Superchargers also cost anywhere from 24 cents to 48 cents per kWh, depending on location and time of day, per EnergySage. You could save by installing an at-home charger, but these devices cost between $300 and $650, not including installation.

Typical Nissan Sentra Fuel Costs
According to the official website, the 2025 Nissan Sentra has the following fuel economy:

30 MPG in the city (all models)

38 MPG on the highway (SR FWD and SR Midnight Edition FWD)

40 MPG on the highway (S FWD and SV FWD)