EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model Y at the U.S. average electricity rate costs about $50 a month, or $604 per year. Depending on where you live, your monthly bill could drop to $35 in Louisiana or climb to $132 in Hawaii—a difference that shows how much your state’s power grid matters to your EV budget.
- Per month (1,000 miles): $50 at the U.S. average of 18.31¢ per kWh
- Per year (12,000 miles): $604
- Per mile: 5.0¢
- Full charge (0 to 327 miles): about $16
Tesla Model Y charging cost in every state
| State | Home price per kWh | Per month | Per year | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $35 | $420 | $11 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $35 | $421 | $11 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $36 | $433 | $12 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $37 | $442 | $12 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $38 | $452 | $12 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $38 | $453 | $12 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $38 | $455 | $12 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $38 | $456 | $12 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $39 | $473 | $13 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $39 | $473 | $13 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $39 | $474 | $13 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $40 | $480 | $13 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $40 | $485 | $13 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $41 | $495 | $13 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $41 | $496 | $14 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $42 | $500 | $14 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $42 | $504 | $14 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $42 | $507 | $14 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $42 | $507 | $14 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $43 | $510 | $14 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $43 | $521 | $14 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $44 | $524 | $14 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $44 | $527 | $14 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $44 | $528 | $14 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $44 | $531 | $14 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $44 | $531 | $14 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $45 | $537 | $15 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $45 | $541 | $15 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $46 | $552 | $15 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $47 | $561 | $15 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $48 | $576 | $16 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $48 | $579 | $16 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $51 | $610 | $17 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $52 | $629 | $17 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $53 | $634 | $17 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $53 | $642 | $17 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $59 | $706 | $19 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $60 | $717 | $20 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $63 | $761 | $21 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $65 | $784 | $21 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $66 | $797 | $22 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $69 | $831 | $23 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21¢ | $69 | $832 | $23 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $73 | $878 | $24 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $78 | $933 | $25 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $79 | $951 | $26 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $82 | $987 | $27 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $84 | $1,006 | $27 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $89 | $1,069 | $29 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $92 | $1,109 | $30 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $132 | $1,584 | $43 |
What drives the cost
The Model Y Long Range AWD ranks first in efficiency of the 15 EVs in our EPA-based list, using just 27.5 kilowatt-hours to travel 100 miles. Your actual charging cost depends on three things: how efficiently your car uses electricity, your state’s average rate (the national average is 18.31¢ per kilowatt-hour), and where you charge—home charging is typically cheaper than fast-charging networks. For perspective, home charging costs about 5.0¢ per mile of driving. If you switch from gas, you’d save roughly $1,128 per year in fuel.
Home vs fast charging vs gas
| How you fuel | Cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|
| Home, U.S. average | $50 |
| Home, Louisiana | $35 |
| Home, Hawaii | $132 |
| DC fast charging, typical (47¢/kWh) | $129 |
| DC fast charging, Electrify America avg. (61.5¢/kWh) | $169 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
How it compares with other EVs
| EV | kWh/100 mi | Per year at U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | $604 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | $650 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $654 |
| Nissan Leaf 75kWh | 30.0 | $659 |
| BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe | 30.8 | $677 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD | 31.7 | $696 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD | 32.6 | $717 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD | 33.6 | $739 |
| Honda Prologue AWD Elite | 35.3 | $776 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.8 | $809 |
| Kia EV6 AWD GT | 41.0 | $901 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | 42.9 | $943 |
| Kia EV9 GT | 43.0 | $945 |
| Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large | 44.4 | $975 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | 47.9 | $1,053 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does one full charge cost?
A complete charge of the Model Y battery costs about $16 at the U.S. average rate, giving you 327 miles of range.
How does home charging compare to DC fast-charging stations?
Home charging at $50 a month is significantly cheaper than regular DC fast-charging, which averages about $129 a month for the same driving.
Does it cost less to charge than to buy gas?
Yes. An average driver spends about $144 per month on gas but only $50 on electricity to charge this car.
Your bill uses your own rate, not the state average. Enter it in the EV charging cost calculator, or see every state in the cost by state table.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A; fueleconomy.gov (EPA). Method: how we calculate. Updated October 18, 2026.