Cost to Charge Tesla Model X on Blink Charging
A full charge for the Tesla Model X on Blink Charging costs $35.20 at 44¢/kWh. That is $22.00 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $12.64.
Full Charge (80%)
$35.20
Half Charge (50%)
$22.00
Per 100 Miles
$12.64
Charge Time
6h 57m
Blink Charging vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Blink Charging | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $35.20 | $13.20 | +$22.00 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $22.00 | $8.25 | +$13.75 |
| 25% Top-Up | $11.00 | $4.13 | +$6.88 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Blink Charging (44¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Blink Charging | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $8.74 | $35.20 | +$26.46 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $9.41 | $35.20 | +$25.79 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $9.44 | $35.20 | +$25.76 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $9.66 | $35.20 | +$25.54 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $9.88 | $35.20 | +$25.32 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $9.97 | $35.20 | +$25.23 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $10.10 | $35.20 | +$25.10 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $10.26 | $35.20 | +$24.94 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $10.28 | $35.20 | +$24.92 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $10.29 | $35.20 | +$24.91 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $10.30 | $35.20 | +$24.90 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $10.48 | $35.20 | +$24.72 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $10.88 | $35.20 | +$24.32 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $10.94 | $35.20 | +$24.26 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $11.05 | $35.20 | +$24.15 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $11.18 | $35.20 | +$24.02 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $11.39 | $35.20 | +$23.81 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $11.42 | $35.20 | +$23.78 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $11.43 | $35.20 | +$23.77 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $11.57 | $35.20 | +$23.63 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $11.73 | $35.20 | +$23.47 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $11.76 | $35.20 | +$23.44 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $11.82 | $35.20 | +$23.38 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $11.98 | $35.20 | +$23.22 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $12.33 | $35.20 | +$22.87 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $12.49 | $35.20 | +$22.71 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $12.55 | $35.20 | +$22.65 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $12.70 | $35.20 | +$22.50 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $12.74 | $35.20 | +$22.46 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $12.85 | $35.20 | +$22.35 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $12.95 | $35.20 | +$22.25 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $13.09 | $35.20 | +$22.11 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $13.15 | $35.20 | +$22.05 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $13.21 | $35.20 | +$21.99 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $14.07 | $35.20 | +$21.13 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $14.56 | $35.20 | +$20.64 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $14.80 | $35.20 | +$20.40 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $15.62 | $35.20 | +$19.58 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $16.15 | $35.20 | +$19.05 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $16.49 | $35.20 | +$18.71 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $18.50 | $35.20 | +$16.70 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $18.63 | $35.20 | +$16.57 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $20.42 | $35.20 | +$14.78 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $21.06 | $35.20 | +$14.14 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $22.64 | $35.20 | +$12.56 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $22.70 | $35.20 | +$12.50 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $24.11 | $35.20 | +$11.09 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $24.23 | $35.20 | +$10.97 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $24.58 | $35.20 | +$10.62 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $24.93 | $35.20 | +$10.27 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $31.83 | $35.20 | +$3.37 |
Practical Notes: Model X on Blink Charging
The Model X's NACS port may require a CCS-to-NACS or NACS-to-CCS adapter depending on the station. Tesla Superchargers now ship "Magic Dock" CCS support at many sites, and most non-Tesla OEMs are distributing free NACS adapters to owners. Check the Blink Charging 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 Model X's 250 kW peak charging speed exceeds what Blink Charging's Level 2 hardware can deliver. You'll be limited by the car's onboard AC charger (11.5 kW), so a full charge takes roughly 6h 57m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $35.20 full charge on Blink Charging represents $0.10 per mile of driving — about 10.1¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Blink Charging would cost roughly $1,896.55/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$711.21/year).
For most Model X owners, the realistic use-pattern for Blink Charging 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 $4.99/month Blink Charging membership (drops your rate to 29¢/kWh). For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your Model X state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Blink Charging 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.