Updated October 2026: electricity rates from the U.S. EIA (July 2026 data), gas from AAA (Oct 20, 2026), car efficiency from EPA ratings.
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How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y?
In most states, roughly $35 to $90 a month at 1,000 miles charging at home, or about 3.5 to 9 cents a mile; at the U.S. average rate it’s about $49. Supercharging costs two to three times as much per mile. Enter your own numbers below for a real estimate, and see what you’d spend on gas instead.
Your Tesla charging cost
Estimates only. Your real cost depends on weather, driving style, tire choice and your utility’s rate plan.
Is a home charger worth it?
If you don’t have a home charger yet, this estimates how fast one pays for itself versus Supercharging, using the numbers above.
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We use the ChargePoint Home Flex on a NEMA 14-50 outlet, which also means any future car plugs in without a Tesla-specific charger.
ChargePoint Home Flex (NEMA 14-50)
Owner-testedThe charger in our garage · works with any EV via the included J1772 connector$599.009% off today on Amazon · price as of 2026-10-31Prefer Tesla’s own? The Tesla Wall Connector is the native option (no commission to us). Either way, read our home charging setup guide first.
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Tesla charging cost by state
What it costs to charge a Model Y for 1,000 miles a month at home (about 270 kWh), for a 2025–2027 Model Y RWD (about 0.27 kWh per mile), using each state’s average residential rate from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (July 2026 data). Cheapest first. Pick your state in the calculator above for your own miles.
| State | Avg rate ($/kWh) | Per month (1,000 mi) | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Louisiana | $0.13 | $34 | 3.4¢ |
| 2. Nevada | $0.13 | $34 | 3.4¢ |
| 3. Utah | $0.13 | $35 | 3.5¢ |
| 4. North Dakota | $0.13 | $36 | 3.6¢ |
| 5. Tennessee | $0.14 | $37 | 3.7¢ |
| 6. Idaho | $0.14 | $37 | 3.7¢ |
| 7. Nebraska | $0.14 | $37 | 3.7¢ |
| 8. Kentucky | $0.14 | $37 | 3.7¢ |
| 9. Arkansas | $0.14 | $39 | 3.9¢ |
| 10. Oklahoma | $0.14 | $39 | 3.9¢ |
| 11. Wyoming | $0.14 | $39 | 3.9¢ |
| 12. Mississippi | $0.15 | $39 | 3.9¢ |
| 13. Washington | $0.15 | $40 | 4.0¢ |
| 14. Montana | $0.15 | $40 | 4.0¢ |
| 15. Florida | $0.15 | $41 | 4.1¢ |
| 16. North Carolina | $0.15 | $41 | 4.1¢ |
| 17. Kansas | $0.15 | $41 | 4.1¢ |
| 18. South Dakota | $0.15 | $41 | 4.1¢ |
| 19. Arizona | $0.15 | $42 | 4.2¢ |
| 20. South Carolina | $0.15 | $42 | 4.2¢ |
| 21. West Virginia | $0.16 | $43 | 4.3¢ |
| 22. Texas | $0.16 | $43 | 4.3¢ |
| 23. Oregon | $0.16 | $43 | 4.3¢ |
| 24. Iowa | $0.16 | $43 | 4.3¢ |
| 25. Missouri | $0.16 | $43 | 4.3¢ |
| 26. New Mexico | $0.16 | $43 | 4.3¢ |
| 27. Georgia | $0.16 | $44 | 4.4¢ |
| 28. Alabama | $0.16 | $44 | 4.4¢ |
| 29. Indiana | $0.17 | $45 | 4.5¢ |
| 30. Colorado | $0.17 | $46 | 4.6¢ |
| 31. Minnesota | $0.17 | $47 | 4.7¢ |
| 32. Virginia | $0.18 | $47 | 4.7¢ |
| 33. Delaware | $0.18 | $50 | 5.0¢ |
| 34. Wisconsin | $0.19 | $51 | 5.1¢ |
| 35. Illinois | $0.19 | $52 | 5.2¢ |
| 36. Ohio | $0.19 | $53 | 5.3¢ |
| 37. Maryland | $0.21 | $58 | 5.8¢ |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $0.22 | $59 | 5.9¢ |
| 39. Michigan | $0.23 | $62 | 6.2¢ |
| 40. Vermont | $0.24 | $64 | 6.4¢ |
| 41. Connecticut | $0.24 | $65 | 6.5¢ |
| 42. New Jersey | $0.25 | $68 | 6.8¢ |
| 43. District of Columbia | $0.25 | $68 | 6.8¢ |
| 44. New Hampshire | $0.27 | $72 | 7.2¢ |
| 45. Rhode Island | $0.28 | $76 | 7.6¢ |
| 46. Alaska | $0.29 | $78 | 7.8¢ |
| 47. New York | $0.30 | $81 | 8.1¢ |
| 48. Massachusetts | $0.30 | $82 | 8.2¢ |
| 49. Maine | $0.32 | $88 | 8.8¢ |
| 50. California | $0.34 | $91 | 9.1¢ |
| 51. Hawaii | $0.48 | $130 | 13.0¢ |
Home charging only, 2025–2027 Model Y RWD efficiency. AWD trims cost about 10% more; the Performance about 30% more. Supercharging costs roughly 2–3× these figures per mile. Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
How the math works
Charging cost is simply miles driven × energy used per mile × price per kWh. The calculator uses a realistic efficiency for each car (a bit higher than Tesla’s rated figure, to cover winter, highway speeds and the 8–12% lost when charging), then splits your miles between home charging and Supercharging at the rates you enter. Rivian figures start from the EPA ratings on fueleconomy.gov, which already include charging losses, plus a small bump for winter and highway driving. The R2 is an estimate until the EPA publishes its efficiency.
What drives the number
- Your electricity rate. This matters most. A $0.15/kWh rate costs half what a $0.30 rate does. Many utilities offer a cheaper overnight rate for EV charging, which the car can schedule automatically.
- How much you Supercharge. Road-trippers who Supercharge 30% of their miles pay noticeably more. For daily driving, a home charger pays for itself fast; see our home charging guide.
- Winter. Cold weather raises consumption 20–30%, mostly from cabin heat and battery conditioning. Our winter range guide covers what helps.
- Tires and speed. All-season tires and 70 mph cost less than winter tires and 80 mph.
Charging cheaper: what we do
We charge at home overnight on a scheduled start, keep the daily limit around 80%, and precondition while plugged in so the car warms up on wall power instead of the battery. On road trips, we leave Superchargers at 80% rather than 100%, because the last 20% charges slowly and we’d rather stop again.
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Driving a Model 3? We worked the numbers through in what it costs to charge a Model 3 at home, by electricity rate and compared with Superchargers and gas.
Still need a home charger? We compare the Tesla Wall Connector and other options in our Level 2 home charger guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y?
With a roughly 75–80 kWh usable battery, a full charge at home costs about $12–15 at $0.17/kWh, or about $25–40 at a Supercharger. Most owners never charge from empty to full; they top up a little each night.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla at home or at a Supercharger?
At home, by a wide margin. Home rates are typically $0.12–0.35 per kWh; Superchargers are often $0.35–0.55. Charging at home for daily driving and saving Superchargers for trips is the cheapest way to run the car.
How much does a Tesla cost per mile?
Roughly 3.5 to 9 cents a mile charging at home in most states, and 10 to 15 cents a mile at Superchargers, depending on rates and weather. A 25 mpg gas car at about $4.28 a gallon (the October 2026 U.S. average, per AAA) costs about 17 cents a mile.
Does Tesla charging cost more in winter?
Yes. Cold weather raises energy use by 20–30%, so expect your monthly cost to rise in winter even if you drive the same miles.