EV Charge At West Virginia’s average home electricity price of 16.31¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model Y costs roughly $45 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.045 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $14.66.
West Virginia ranks #27 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 West Virginia’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $100 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in West Virginia
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 16.31¢/kWh | $45 | $538 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.62/kWh | $170 | $2,042 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $170, $125 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in West Virginia
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | 18.15¢ | $50 | $16.32 |
| Monongahela Power | 15.12¢ | $42 | $13.59 |
| The Potomac Edison | 13.63¢ | $37 | $12.25 |
| Wheeling Power | 18.84¢ | $52 | $16.94 |
| Black Diamond Power | 16.61¢ | $46 | $14.93 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in West Virginia
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $45 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $48 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $52 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $53 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $55 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $70 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $72 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $78 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near West Virginia
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $38 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $45 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $49 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $53 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $59 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $60 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in West Virginia?
About $14.66 from empty to full at home, using West Virginia’s average rate of 16.31¢ 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 $8.80.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in West Virginia?
Yes at home: $45 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $170 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in West Virginia?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $45 to a West Virginia electric bill, or $45 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia · 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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- 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.
