Tesla Model Y Running Costs (2026)
What it really costs to charge and run a Tesla Model Y — by US state, vs gas.
Updated 24 June 2026 · $ / 100 mi · figures current to Q2 2026
Also available: 🇪🇺 EU version (€ / 100 km) →
Charging cost — by US state
At average residential electricity prices, 27 kWh/100 mi (wall, incl. ~10% charging loss). Annual = 12,000 mi/year.
| State | ¢/kWh | $/100 mi | Full charge | $/yr (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💧 Washington | 14.11 | US$3.81 | US$9.41 | US$457 |
| 🤠 Texas | 15.41 | US$4.16 | US$10.27 | US$499 |
| 🌴 Florida | 15.80 | US$4.27 | US$10.53 | US$512 |
| 🇺🇸 US average | 17.65 | US$4.77 | US$11.77 | US$572 |
| 🌞 California | 33.22 | US$8.97 | US$22.15 | US$1,076 |
Your exact cost in 10 seconds
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EV vs gas
Toyota RAV4 2024 2.5L FWD: 30 MPG × US$3.93/gal. Model Y runs 64% cheaper per mi at US average rates, 65% on average across states.
Tesla Model Y — key specs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y at home?
A full 0→100% home charge of the 60 kWh battery costs about US$9 in Washington and US$22 in California (battery ÷ 0.9 for ~10% AC charging loss). Per 100 mi that is US$3.81–US$8.97.
What is the Model Y cost per 100 mi?
On home electricity the Model Y costs US$3.81 per 100 mi in Washington (cheapest) up to US$8.97 in California (priciest), based on EPA 27 kWh/100 mi.
Is the Model Y cheaper to run than gas?
Yes — on energy it runs about 65% cheaper per mi than a comparable Toyota RAV4 2024 2.5L FWD, before lower maintenance and any incentives. Across 12,000 mi/year that is a meaningful annual saving in every market shown.
How fast does the Model Y charge?
Peak DC fast-charging is 250 kW via the NACS connector.
Sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov — Tesla Model Y efficiency, range, MPGe
- EIA residential electricity, via electricchoice.com (Feb 2026 data)
- AAA State Gas Price Averages, June 24 2026
- ICE reference (Toyota RAV4 2024 2.5L FWD) — EPA combined — fueleconomy.gov
Methodology: cost = efficiency × tariff; a full 0→100% home charge draws battery ÷ 0.9 (≈10% AC charging loss). US in $/100 mi; reproducible from the figures above. Excludes maintenance, insurance, depreciation and public fast-charging. Educational — not financial advice.