EV Charge 
A Tesla Model Y owner in Louisiana pays about $35 in electricity per 1,000 miles when charging at home, based on 12.87¢ per kWh, the EIA’s latest state average (August 2026). That’s $0.035 per mile and about $11.57 for a full charge.
Louisiana ranks #50 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 $144 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Louisiana’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $109 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Louisiana
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 12.87¢/kWh | $35 | $425 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.59/kWh | $161 | $1,937 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model Y in Louisiana costs about 4.6 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Louisiana
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | 12.13¢ | $33 | $10.91 |
| Cleco Power | 13.53¢ | $37 | $12.17 |
| Dixie Electric Membership | 13.07¢ | $36 | $11.75 |
| Southwestern Electric Power | 14.77¢ | $41 | $13.28 |
| Entergy New Orleans | 14.30¢ | $39 | $12.86 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Louisiana
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $35 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $38 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $41 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $42 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $43 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $55 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $57 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $62 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near Louisiana
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $35 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $40 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $40 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $44 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Louisiana?
About $11.57 from empty to full at home, using Louisiana’s average rate of 12.87¢ 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 $6.94.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in Louisiana?
Yes at home: $35 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $161 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Louisiana?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $35 to a Louisiana electric bill, or $35 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana · 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
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- 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.
