Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) cost to own in Arkansas — the true 5-year total
The Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) starts at $84,990. As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years, owning one (EV) costs about $92,318 in Arkansas — $1,539/month, $1.54/mile — including depreciation, charging (with the ~12% AC charging loss most calculators ignore), maintenance, insurance, financing and fees. That's $40,641 less than a comparable Land Rover Range Rover P400 SE over the same 5 years. Arkansas's electricity (14.2¢/kWh) is 25% below the U.S. average, and gas runs $3.46/gal here — both fed straight into the numbers above. The federal $7,500 EV credit expired Sept 30, 2025 and is not applied.
Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) · Arkansas · 5-year estimate$92,318 total · $1,539/mo · $1.54/mi
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Tesla Model S Long | Gas · Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $52,779 (57%) | $69,906 (53%) |
| Charging / fuel | $3,514 (4%) | $11,523 (9%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~$422) | — |
| Maintenance | $3,480 (4%) | $9,480 (7%) |
| Insurance | $16,000 (17%) | $21,180 (16%) |
| Financing interest | $15,420 (17%) | $20,744 (16%) |
| Registration & fees | $1,125 (1%) | $125 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $92,318 | $132,959 |
The charging-loss row is the ~10–15% of electricity lost to AC charging that you pay for but never reaches the battery — we include it; most calculators don't.
Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) specs & assumptions
- Starting MSRP
- $84,990manufacturer base
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 28 kWh/100miEPA
- Range
- 405 miEPA
- Arkansas electricity
- 14.2¢/kWhEIA
- Annual miles (assumed)
- 12,000adjustable in tool
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What else moves your Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) cost
The 5-year total already folds in depreciation, charging, insurance, maintenance and financing. Here's how the biggest levers work — and the ones that sit outside the total.
- Financing. Borrow the full $84,990 at a typical 7.2% new-car APR over 60 months and interest alone adds about $16,466. Lower the APR or add a down payment in the calculator and the total drops — financing is in the 5-year figure above.
- Insurance. This model averages about $3,200/yr to insure — roughly $1,000/yr more than a comparable gas car ($2,200/yr), as EV parts and repairs tend to cost more — our own estimate, calibrated to Insurify/Bankrate 2026, and already in the total above.
- Home charger. A Level 2 home charger is a one-time $500–$2,000 installed (depends on your panel and wiring) — not in the total above, but it pays back fast versus public fast-charging.
- Tires. EVs are heavier and make instant torque, so tires can wear ~20% faster — a real running cost most comparisons skip. We fold a higher maintenance rate for EVs into the total.
- Where you charge. Public DC fast-charging can cost 2–3× your home rate. The total assumes 80% home charging; if you can't charge at home, lower that share in the calculator to see the real cost.
Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) battery — replacement cost & lifespan
Most EVs never need a battery replacement inside the 8-year / 100,000-mile warranty, so this is not in the 5-year total above — but it's the cost buyers worry about most, so here it is transparently.
- Out-of-warranty replacement
- $11,000–$18,000estimate
- Battery warranty
- 8 yr / 100,000 mimanufacturer
- Typical lifespan
- ~15 yrindustry est.
Cost to charge the Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) at home
A full charge of the Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) costs about $16, and it runs about $4.51 per 100 mi at home — versus about $11.52 for a typical 30 mpg gas car. Home charging only (the ~12% AC charging loss is included); public DC fast-charging is billed per session by each network — often 2–3× the home rate — and isn't in these figures.
- Full charge (100 kWh usable)
- $16pack ÷ (1 − 12% loss) × $0.14/kWh
- Per 100 mi at home
- $4.5128 kWh/100mi + 12% charging loss × $0.14/kWh
- A typical 30 mpg gas car
- $11.52/100miat $3.46/gal — for comparison
Recalls & reliability record — Model S
Official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety record for the Model S, MY 2017–2025. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Model S nameplate for the model years shown. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Recalls (31)
- Back Over Prevention
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- Air Bags
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge.
- Back Over Prevention
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- Air Bags
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge.
- Latches/Locks/LinkagesOTA fix
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
- Seat BeltsOTA fix
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
- Forward Collision AvoidanceOTA fix
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge.
- Electrical SystemOTA fix
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Full recall history: every Model S campaign → — all 31 campaigns, grouped by year.
Consumer complaints
NHTSA has 310 consumer complaints on file for the Model S (MY 2017–2025). The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Electrical System. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Tesla Model S Long Range (electric) head-to-head comparisons
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