Tesla Model X
$58/month avg
Range: 352 miles
Efficiency: 3.1 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 253 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 3,030 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $1.52
EPA range per full charge: 357 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model Y
Long Range AWD configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
81 kWh
Range
357 mi
Efficiency
4.0 mi/kWh
MSRP
$48,990
Tesla Model Y sits in a high-demand part of the U.S. EV market because it balances family-size utility with relatively strong charging efficiency. On the current national home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), this profile lands near $45.45 per 1,000 miles. On a 100% public fast-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same monthly driving rises to about $113.64.
Ideal For
- Households that need one EV for both weekday commuting and weekend regional trips.
- Drivers who want lower home-charging cost per 100 miles than many mid-size electric SUVs.
- Owners with reliable overnight home charging who want predictable monthly energy spend.
- Apartment or mixed-charging drivers comparing when public charging convenience outweighs higher monthly cost.
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Cost to Charge Tesla Model Y at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
25.3 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$4.55
Cost per full charge
$14.58
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$45.45
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$545.45
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Tesla Model Y at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
25.3 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$11.36
Cost per full charge
$36.45
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$113.64
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,363.64
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $3.79
Extra monthly cost vs home: $68.18 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $818.18 higher
Compared to gas baseline: save $68.68/year
Seasonal Charging Cost: Tesla Model Y
Mainstream pack profile (60-100 kWh). This band reflects most U.S. EVs. Seasonal cost variance is usually moderate, with trip pattern and charging timing as the largest levers.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+12% to +30%
Factor band: 1.12x-1.30x baseline.
Summer factor range
+5% to +12%
Factor band: 1.05x-1.12x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $50.91-$59.09
Summer: $47.73-$50.91
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $127.27-$147.73
Summer: $119.32-$127.27
Precondition when plugged in and calibrate with one full winter and summer billing cycle.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Tesla Model Y: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $27.78 | $333.33 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $30.30 | $363.64 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $30.30 | $363.64 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $30.30 | $363.64 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $30.30 | $363.64 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $30.30 | $363.64 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $32.83 | $393.94 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $35.35 | $424.24 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $35.35 | $424.24 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $35.35 | $424.24 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $37.88 | $454.55 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $40.40 | $484.85 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $40.40 | $484.85 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $40.40 | $484.85 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $40.40 | $484.85 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $42.93 | $515.15 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $42.93 | $515.15 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $42.93 | $515.15 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $45.45 | $545.45 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $50.51 | $606.06 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $50.51 | $606.06 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $50.51 | $606.06 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $58.08 | $696.97 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $58.08 | $696.97 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $63.13 | $757.58 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $65.66 | $787.88 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $65.66 | $787.88 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $68.18 | $818.18 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $75.76 | $909.09 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $78.28 | $939.39 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $78.28 | $939.39 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $88.38 | $1,060.61 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $106.06 | $1,272.73 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 3-5 miles/hour
Time to full: 51-68 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 19-26 miles/hour
Time to full: 8-12 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 250 kW (158 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 22 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim | Long Range AWD |
| Battery Size | 81 kWh |
| Range | 357 miles |
| Efficiency | 4.0 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 3-5 miles/hour; L2: 19-26 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (158 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Category | suv |
| MSRP | $48,990 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, Tesla Model Y is about $45.45 for 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $113.64 for the same distance.
What is Tesla Model Y charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, Model Y is roughly $4.55 per 100 miles on home electricity and $11.36 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more expensive is public charging for Tesla Model Y?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, a full public-charging pattern is about $68.18 higher per month and about $818.18 higher per year for a 12,000-mile driving profile.
How long does Tesla Model Y take to charge at home vs fast charging?
Typical planning windows are about 51-68 hours on Level 1, 8-12 hours on Level 2, and around 22 minutes to reach 80% on DC fast charging when preconditioning and charger conditions are favorable.
Can Tesla Model Y still save money vs gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, Model Y saves about $886.87 per year in energy cost at home-rate assumptions.
Is Tesla Model Y a strong fit for mixed city and highway driving?
For many U.S. drivers, yes. The model combines a 357-mile EPA range profile with efficient kWh use, which keeps both commuter mileage and regional-trip charging budgets more manageable than less efficient SUV classes.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.