EV Charge 
Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Georgia costs about $44 per 1,000 miles, or $0.044 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 15.90¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $14.30.
Georgia ranks #31 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 $131 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Georgia’s $3.93 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $87 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Georgia
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 15.90¢/kWh | $44 | $525 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.64/kWh | $175 | $2,095 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $3.93/gal | $131 | $1,572 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model Y in Georgia costs about 4.0 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Georgia
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | 17.49¢ | $48 | $15.73 |
| Jackson Electric Member | 12.85¢ | $35 | $11.55 |
| Flint Electric Membership | 15.32¢ | $42 | $13.77 |
| Colquitt Electric Membership | 14.90¢ | $41 | $13.40 |
| Satilla Rural Elec Member | 15.79¢ | $43 | $14.20 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Georgia
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $44 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $47 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $50 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $52 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $53 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $68 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $71 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $76 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near Georgia
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $37 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $41 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $41 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $43 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $44 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $45 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Georgia?
About $14.30 from empty to full at home, using Georgia’s average rate of 15.90¢ 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 $8.58.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in Georgia?
Yes at home: $44 vs $131 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $175 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Georgia?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $44 to a Georgia electric bill, or $44 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Georgia?
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 Georgia · cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in other states
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
- 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.
