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At Washington’s average home electricity price of 14.63¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model Y costs roughly $40 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.040 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $13.15.
Washington ranks #40 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 $179 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Washington’s $5.38 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $139 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Washington
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 14.63¢/kWh | $40 | $483 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.60/kWh | $165 | $1,983 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $5.38/gal | $179 | $2,151 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model Y in Washington costs about 4.1 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Washington
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | 17.99¢ | $49 | $16.18 |
| Avista | 14.59¢ | $40 | $13.12 |
| Inland Power & Light | 11.04¢ | $30 | $9.93 |
| City of Seattle | 17.32¢ | $48 | $15.57 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | 14.15¢ | $39 | $12.72 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Washington
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $40 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $43 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $46 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $48 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $49 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $63 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $65 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $70 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near Washington
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Washington?
About $13.15 from empty to full at home, using Washington’s average rate of 14.63¢ 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 $7.89.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in Washington?
Yes at home: $40 vs $179 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it’s $165, still a bit below gas.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Washington?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $40 to a Washington electric bill, or $40 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Washington?
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 Washington · 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
- Texas
- 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.
