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Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Colorado costs about $47 per 1,000 miles, or $0.047 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 17.17¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $15.44.
Colorado ranks #22 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is below the U.S. average of $50 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $139 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Colorado’s $4.17 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $92 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Colorado
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 17.17¢/kWh | $47 | $567 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.53/kWh | $146 | $1,749 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.17/gal | $139 | $1,670 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model Y in Colorado costs about 3.1 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Colorado
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service of Colorado | 17.32¢ | $48 | $15.57 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | 19.62¢ | $54 | $17.64 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn | 17.86¢ | $49 | $16.06 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 17.31¢ | $48 | $15.56 |
| City of Colorado Springs | 16.63¢ | $46 | $14.95 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Colorado
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $47 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $51 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $54 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $56 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $58 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $74 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $76 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $82 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near Colorado
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13.31 | $37 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $37 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $40 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $41 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $43 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $45 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $47 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Colorado?
About $15.44 from empty to full at home, using Colorado’s average rate of 17.17¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 27.5 kWh per 100 miles over a 327-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $9.26.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in Colorado?
Yes at home: $47 vs $139 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $146 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Colorado?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $47 to a Colorado electric bill, or $47 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Colorado?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in Colorado · cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- All 50 states for the Tesla Model Y
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model Y Long Range AWD); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
