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Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Maine costs about $88 per 1,000 miles, or $0.088 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 32.11¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $28.87.
Maine ranks #2 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is above 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 Maine’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $56 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Maine
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 32.11¢/kWh | $88 | $1,059 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.61/kWh | $169 | $2,029 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $169, $81 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Maine
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power | 30.98¢ | $85 | $27.85 |
| Versant Power | 37.71¢ | $104 | $33.91 |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | 22.55¢ | $62 | $20.28 |
| Town of Madison | 20.04¢ | $55 | $18.02 |
| Houlton Water | 15.79¢ | $43 | $14.20 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Maine
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $88 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $95 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $102 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $105 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $108 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $138 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $142 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $154 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near Maine
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 23.84 | $66 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $76 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $84 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $88 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Maine?
About $28.87 from empty to full at home, using Maine’s average rate of 32.11¢ 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 $17.32.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in Maine?
Yes at home: $88 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $169 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Maine?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $88 to a Maine electric bill, or $88 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Maine?
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 Maine · cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in other states
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- Texas
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- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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- 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.
