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Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Texas costs about $44 per 1,000 miles, or $0.044 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 15.91¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $14.30.
Texas ranks #30 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 $126 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Texas’s $3.78 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $82 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Texas
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 15.91¢/kWh | $44 | $525 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.52/kWh | $144 | $1,726 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $3.78/gal | $126 | $1,512 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $144, $100 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Texas
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | 14.55¢ | $40 | $13.08 |
| Southwestern Public Service | 14.22¢ | $39 | $12.79 |
| TXU Energy Retail | 19.92¢ | $55 | $17.91 |
| El Paso Electric | 14.34¢ | $39 | $12.89 |
| Southwestern Electric Power | 12.81¢ | $35 | $11.52 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Texas
| 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 | $54 |
| 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 Texas
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $35 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $40 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $41 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $44 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $45 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Texas?
About $14.30 from empty to full at home, using Texas’s average rate of 15.91¢ 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 Texas?
Yes at home: $44 vs $126 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $144 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Texas?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $44 to a Texas electric bill, or $44 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Texas?
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 Texas · 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
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- 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.
