Cost to Charge Ford F-150 Lightning on Tesla Supercharger
A full charge for the Ford F-150 Lightning on Tesla Supercharger costs $37.73 at 36¢/kWh. That is $20.44 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $14.74.
Full Charge (80%)
$37.73
Half Charge (50%)
$23.58
Per 100 Miles
$14.74
Charge Time
42 min
Tesla Supercharger vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Tesla Supercharger | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $37.73 | $17.29 | +$20.44 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $23.58 | $10.81 | +$12.77 |
| 25% Top-Up | $11.79 | $5.40 | +$6.39 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Tesla Supercharger (36¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Tesla Supercharger | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $11.44 | $37.73 | +$26.28 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $12.32 | $37.73 | +$25.40 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $12.37 | $37.73 | +$25.36 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $12.65 | $37.73 | +$25.08 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $12.94 | $37.73 | +$24.79 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $13.06 | $37.73 | +$24.67 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $13.23 | $37.73 | +$24.50 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $13.45 | $37.73 | +$24.28 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $13.47 | $37.73 | +$24.26 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $13.48 | $37.73 | +$24.25 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $13.50 | $37.73 | +$24.23 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $13.73 | $37.73 | +$24.00 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $14.25 | $37.73 | +$23.48 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $14.34 | $37.73 | +$23.39 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $14.47 | $37.73 | +$23.26 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $14.65 | $37.73 | +$23.08 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $14.92 | $37.73 | +$22.80 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $14.95 | $37.73 | +$22.77 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $14.98 | $37.73 | +$22.75 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $15.15 | $37.73 | +$22.57 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $15.36 | $37.73 | +$22.36 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $15.41 | $37.73 | +$22.32 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $15.48 | $37.73 | +$22.25 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $15.70 | $37.73 | +$22.03 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $16.15 | $37.73 | +$21.58 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $16.36 | $37.73 | +$21.37 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $16.44 | $37.73 | +$21.28 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $16.63 | $37.73 | +$21.10 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $16.68 | $37.73 | +$21.04 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $16.83 | $37.73 | +$20.90 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $16.97 | $37.73 | +$20.76 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $17.15 | $37.73 | +$20.58 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $17.23 | $37.73 | +$20.50 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $17.30 | $37.73 | +$20.43 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $18.43 | $37.73 | +$19.29 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $19.07 | $37.73 | +$18.65 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $19.39 | $37.73 | +$18.34 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $20.46 | $37.73 | +$17.27 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $21.16 | $37.73 | +$16.57 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $21.60 | $37.73 | +$16.13 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $24.24 | $37.73 | +$13.49 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $24.41 | $37.73 | +$13.32 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $26.74 | $37.73 | +$10.98 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $27.58 | $37.73 | +$10.14 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $29.66 | $37.73 | +$8.07 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $29.73 | $37.73 | +$8.00 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $31.59 | $37.73 | +$6.14 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $31.74 | $37.73 | +$5.98 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $32.21 | $37.73 | +$5.52 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $32.66 | $37.73 | +$5.07 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $41.70 | $37.73 | -$3.97 |
Practical Notes: F-150 Lightning on Tesla Supercharger
The F-150 Lightning's NACS+CCS port plugs directly into Tesla Supercharger stalls — no adapter needed. Check the Tesla Supercharger app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the F-150 Lightning's 150 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Tesla Supercharger's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 29 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $37.73 full charge on Tesla Supercharger represents $0.12 per mile of driving — about 11.8¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is more expensive than gas at current prices. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Tesla Supercharger would cost roughly $2,210.63/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$1,013.20/year).
For most F-150 Lightning owners, the realistic use-pattern for Tesla Supercharger is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your F-150 Lightning state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Tesla Supercharger published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.