EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model Y at home in Wisconsin costs about $53 per 1,000 miles, or $0.053 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 19.41¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $17.45.
Wisconsin ranks #16 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 Wisconsin’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $91 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Wisconsin
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 19.41¢/kWh | $53 | $640 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.53/kWh | $146 | $1,749 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
Supercharging a Tesla Model Y in Wisconsin costs about 2.7 times as much as charging at home. Most owners use it on road trips, not every day.
Cost by electric utility in Wisconsin
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light | 19.09¢ | $52 | $17.16 |
| Wisconsin Electric Power | 21.73¢ | $60 | $19.54 |
| Northern States Power | 17.88¢ | $49 | $16.08 |
| Wisconsin Public Service | 18.34¢ | $50 | $16.49 |
| Madison Gas & Electric | 22.98¢ | $63 | $20.66 |
Tesla Model Y vs other EVs in Wisconsin
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $53 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $57 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $61 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $63 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $65 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $83 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $86 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $93 |
Tesla Model Y charging cost in states near Wisconsin
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17.06 | $47 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $47 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $53 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $53 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $63 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Wisconsin?
About $17.45 from empty to full at home, using Wisconsin’s average rate of 19.41¢ 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 $10.47.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y than to buy gas in Wisconsin?
Yes at home: $53 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $146 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model Y add to an electric bill in Wisconsin?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $53 to a Wisconsin electric bill, or $53 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model Y cheaper in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin · 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
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- California
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- Delaware
- District of Columbia
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- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
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- Mississippi
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- 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
- 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.
