Curious about how much you're spending to keep your Tesla charged? Want to see a breakdown of your charging habits? Good news! Tesla provides a convenient way to track your charging history directly through their mobile app. This detailed guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from accessing your stats to understanding the data.
Step 1: Embark on Your Journey into the Tesla App
First things first, you'll need your trusty Tesla app! It's the central hub for managing your vehicle, and that includes your charging information.
Ensure the app is up to date: Before you dive in, make sure your Tesla app is running the latest version. Outdated apps might not display all the features. You can check for updates in your device's app store.
Log In: Open the Tesla app on your smartphone or tablet and log in with your Tesla account credentials. If you're already logged in, you'll typically see your vehicle's main screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the "Charge Stats" Section
Once you're in the app, finding your charging history is straightforward.
Locate the Menu: In the top-right corner of the Tesla app, you'll usually find a menu icon (often three horizontal lines). Tap on this icon to open the main menu.
Select "Charging" or "Charge Stats": Within the menu, look for an option like "Charging" or directly "Charge Stats." Tesla sometimes updates the exact phrasing, but it will be clear it pertains to charging. Tapping this will take you to your vehicle's charging overview.
Important Note on Data Sharing: If you're not seeing "Charge Stats," it might be due to your data sharing settings. Some users have reported that enabling "Allow Charging Data Analytics" under your vehicle's privacy settings (found in the car's touchscreen under Software > Privacy) can make the "Charge Stats" option appear in the app.
Step 3: Unveiling Your Charging History and Insights
Once you're in the "Charge Stats" section, you'll discover a wealth of information about your Tesla's charging patterns.
Subheading: Understanding Your Charging Overview
Monthly and Yearly Summaries: The app typically presents your charging history in monthly or yearly summaries. You can toggle between these views to get a broader perspective.
Energy Charged (kWh): This shows you the total amount of energy (in kilowatt-hours) that has been added to your battery during the selected period. This is a crucial metric for understanding your energy consumption.
Estimated Spending: Tesla attempts to estimate your charging costs. This is particularly useful for Supercharging sessions, where the costs are directly billed through your Tesla account.
Gas Savings: The app often provides an estimate of how much you've saved by driving an EV compared to a gasoline car. This can be a very motivating figure!
Subheading: Drilling Down into Daily Details
Tap and Hold for Daily Breakdown: To see the total energy charged and estimated spending for a specific day, simply tap and hold on that day in the graph. This allows for a granular look at your daily charging habits.
Charging Location Breakdown: One of the most insightful features is the breakdown of charging by location type. This typically includes:
Home Charging: Costs are calculated based on the utility rate plan you set in the app. This is often the most economical way to charge.
Supercharger: Displays costs based on Tesla's billing data for your Supercharging sessions.
Work: Defaults to the average electricity rate for your region, but you can customize this rate or set it to zero if your workplace offers free charging.
Other: Covers charging at public AC chargers or other non-Tesla locations. You can also manually adjust the estimated cost for these.
Step 4: Optimizing Your Charging with Rate Plans
To get the most accurate cost estimates and potentially save money, it's vital to configure your utility rate plan in the app.
Access Rate Plan Settings: Within "Charge Stats," look for an option like "More Options" or a settings icon that allows you to manage your rate plan.
Custom Rate Plan: You can enter your utility provider's name and your specific rate plan.
Time of Use (TOU) or Seasonal Rates: If your electricity plan has Time of Use (TOU) rates (where electricity costs vary based on the time of day) or seasonal rates, you can configure these in the app. This allows Tesla to calculate your charging costs more accurately and helps you charge during off-peak, cheaper hours.
Drag sliders to edit time periods for TOU plans.
Set seasons and corresponding rates for seasonal plans.
Step 5: Downloading Supercharging Invoices
For Supercharging sessions, you can also download official invoices directly from the Tesla app.
Navigate to "Charging History": In the "Charging" section of the app, you should find a "Charging History" option.
Download Icon: Look for a download icon, typically in the top-right corner.
Specify Details: You'll be prompted to provide the invoice date, your vehicle, and the desired file type for the download.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to see charging history for more than 31 days?
The Tesla app typically shows a rolling history of the last 31 days or since January 1, 2022, whichever is later, in the "Charge Stats" section. For older data, you might need to request a copy of your data through your Tesla Account on their website.
How to get a detailed breakdown of charging costs?
Within the "Charge Stats" section of the Tesla app, you can tap and hold on specific days in the graph to see the energy charged (kWh) and estimated spending for that day, broken down by charging location type.
How to adjust my home electricity rate in the Tesla app?
Go to "Charge Stats" in the Tesla app, then look for "More Options" or settings to access the "Custom Rate Plan" section. Here, you can enter your utility provider and set up your Time of Use or seasonal rates.
How to view Supercharging invoices?
In the Tesla app, navigate to the "Charging" section, then select "Charging History." You'll find a download icon to generate Supercharging invoices for specific dates.
How to troubleshoot missing "Charge Stats" in the app?
Ensure your Tesla app is updated to the latest version. Also, check your vehicle's touchscreen under "Controls" > "Software" > "Privacy" and make sure "Allow Charging Data Analytics" is enabled.
How to see how much energy was added in a specific charging session?
In the "Charge Stats" section of the Tesla app, tap and hold on the bar representing the day the charging session occurred. This will usually show the energy added for that day.
How to understand the "Gas Savings" calculation?
The "Gas Savings" in the Tesla app is an estimate of how much you've saved by using electricity instead of gasoline, based on your configured electricity rates and an assumed fuel efficiency for a comparable gasoline vehicle.
How to set charging costs to zero for work charging?
In the "Charge Stats" section, when viewing the breakdown by charging location, you can customize the "Work" charging rate and set it to zero if your workplace provides free EV charging.
How to compare my charging behavior over different months?
The "Charge Stats" feature allows you to view your charging history in monthly or yearly summaries, providing a great overview of trends in your energy consumption and costs.
How to request all my Tesla account data, including older charging records?
You can request a copy of the data associated with your Tesla Account by visiting
This video provides an overview of the "Charge Stats" feature in the Tesla app:
