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Calculate EV charging cost in about 20 seconds. At the national residential average of $0.1844 per kWh (EIA, May 2026), a full charge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD costs $15.98 and covers about 347 miles, which is 4.6¢ a mile. The same miles in a 28 MPG gas car cost 16.0¢ each at $4.48 a gallon.
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A full charge of a 78 kWh battery costs $15.98 on a home Level 2 charger at the national average of $0.1844 per kWh. It covers about 347 miles, so each mile costs 4.6 cents. The same full charge costs about $9.59 on a typical off-peak plan and about $39.41 on Electrify America (guest), the priciest network in our table.
People ask this question four ways. The amount for one charge is what you pay tonight. Cost per mile is what compares with a pump price. The monthly figure is what shows up on your utility bill, and the annual figure tells you whether the car pays off. The table gives all four for the Tesla Model Y Premium RWD on each kind of plug.
| Where you charge | Rate | Full charge | Per mile | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Level 2240 V, the usual home setup | $0.1844 | $15.98 | 4.6¢ | $52 | $622 |
| Home Level 2, off-peakTypical overnight rate window | $0.1106 | $9.59 | 2.8¢ | $31 | $373 |
| 120 V household outletSlowest and least efficient | $0.1844 | $16.92 | 4.9¢ | $55 | $659 |
| Paid public Level 2Garages, malls, street posts | $0.3200 | $27.73 | 8.0¢ | $90 | $1,080 |
| Public DC fast chargingAAA national average | $0.4200 | $34.48 | 9.9¢ | $112 | $1,343 |
| Gasoline, 28 MPGAAA national average | $4.48/gal | n/a | 16.0¢ | $180 | $2,160 |
| Hybrid, 48 MPGThe toughest rival on fuel cost | $4.48/gal | n/a | 9.3¢ | $105 | $1,260 |
Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, May 2026. Gasoline: AAA national average for regular, September 22, 2026. Public charging: AAA, August 27, 2026. Efficiency: EPA combined rating via fueleconomy.gov.
Work out the kWh the battery needs, divide by charging efficiency to get the kWh your meter records, then multiply by your rate.
Charging cost = (kWh added ÷ charging efficiency) × rate per kWh
The middle step is the one people skip. About a tenth of the power leaving your wall never reaches the battery. It goes to the onboard charger, cooling and battery heating, and your utility bills all of it. Leave it out and the cost of a charge comes out about 11 percent too low.
Worked example: the same Tesla Model Y Premium RWD in Texas at $0.1644 per kWh. 52.0 kWh through the meter costs $8.55 for 208 miles, or 4.1 cents a mile. Want to do it by hand? Read how to calculate EV charging cost.
The plug changes the price of the same energy by about 3.6 times. One 45 kWh session costs $9.22 on a home Level 2 charger, $5.53 on an off-peak home rate and $19.89 at the national DC fast charging average.
Level 1 uses a 120 V outlet at about 1.4 kW. Level 2 uses a 208 to 240 V circuit at 7.2 to 19.2 kW. DC fast charging, often called Level 3, feeds 50 to 350 kW straight to the battery. Plugs matter as well: J1772 for AC, and CCS1 or NACS (SAE J3400) for DC.
| Charger | Power | Efficiency | Rate | Session cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, 120 V outletShort commutes and plug-in hybrids | 1.4 kW | 85% | $0.1844 | $9.76 | 37h 49m |
| Level 2, 32 ANEMA 14-50 outlet, the common install | 7.7 kW | 90% | $0.1844 | $9.22 | 6h 30m |
| Level 2, 48 A hardwiredNeeds a 60 A circuit | 11.5 kW | 90% | $0.1844 | $9.22 | 4h 21m |
| Level 2 on an off-peak rateSame hardware, cheaper kWh | 11.5 kW | 90% | $0.1106 | $5.53 | 4h 21m |
| Paid public Level 2Garages, malls, curbside posts | 7.7 kW | 90% | $0.3200 | $16.00 | 6h 30m |
| DC fast chargingRoad trips | 150 to 350 kW | 95% | $0.4200 | $19.89 | 30 min |
Level 1 is the quiet trap: the cheapest hardware but the worst efficiency, so you pay for more kWh per mile. For your garage, the home charging cost calculator prices a whole month. For road trips, the fast charging cost calculator compares each network. Not sure what your wallbox delivers? The charger kW calculator turns volts and amps into kW and miles per hour. Still choosing hardware? Compare Level 1 and Level 2.
Residential electricity runs from $0.1235 per kWh in Idaho to $0.5200 in Hawaii. That moves the same car from 3.1 to 13.0 cents a mile, and a full 78 kWh charge from $10.70 to $45.07.
per mile in a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
Idaho $0.1235, Utah $0.1296, Oklahoma $0.1338, Nebraska $0.1359, Nevada $0.1360
A full 78 kWh charge: $10.70. Hydro, wind and gas generation near the customers keep these low.
per mile in a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
Hawaii $0.5200, California $0.3325, New York $0.2993, Rhode Island $0.2946, Massachusetts $0.2882
A full 78 kWh charge: $45.07. Island grids, imported fuel and older New England networks explain most of the gap.
EIA state averages are total residential revenue divided by total residential sales, so they blend every tariff and tier. Your bill will differ with your plan, fixed charges and any EV rate. National average: $0.1844 per kWh. Full state ranking with year over year changes
Battery size sets what a full charge costs. Efficiency sets what a mile costs. A full home charge runs from $10.08 in the Mini Cooper SE to $43.58 in the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X, while cost per mile runs from 4.4 cents in the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD to 12.0 cents in the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X.
| Vehicle | Usable kWh | kWh/100 mi | Full charge | Range | Per mile | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 RWD2025 Sedan, 7.7 kW AC, 170 kW DC | 57.5 | 25 | $11.78 | 256 mi | 4.6¢ | $52 | $622 |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD2026 Sedan, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 78.0 | 24 | $15.98 | 361 mi | 4.4¢ | $50 | $597 |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD2026 Sedan, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 75.0 | 26 | $15.37 | 321 mi | 4.8¢ | $54 | $647 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance2026 Sedan, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 75.0 | 29 | $15.37 | 283 mi | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard RWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 175 kW DC | 69.0 | 24 | $14.14 | 320 mi | 4.4¢ | $50 | $597 |
| Tesla Model Y Premium RWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 78.0 | 25 | $15.98 | 347 mi | 4.6¢ | $52 | $622 |
| Tesla Model Y Premium AWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 78.0 | 27 | $15.98 | 321 mi | 5.0¢ | $56 | $673 |
| Tesla Model Y Performance2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 78.0 | 29 | $15.98 | 299 mi | 5.3¢ | $60 | $722 |
| Tesla Model S Long Range2026 Sedan, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 95.0 | 26 | $19.46 | 406 mi | 4.8¢ | $54 | $647 |
| Tesla Model X Long Range2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 95.0 | 30 | $19.46 | 352 mi | 5.5¢ | $62 | $748 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD2026 Truck, 11.5 kW AC, 325 kW DC | 123.0 | 48 | $25.20 | 284 mi | 8.9¢ | $100 | $1,197 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 175 kW DC | 77.0 | 33 | $15.78 | 257 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 270 kW DC | 94.9 | 34 | $19.44 | 306 mi | 6.4¢ | $72 | $858 |
| BMW i4 eDrive402026 Sedan, 11.0 kW AC, 205 kW DC | 81.3 | 27 | $16.66 | 334 mi | 5.0¢ | $56 | $673 |
| BMW i5 eDrive402026 Sedan, 11.0 kW AC, 205 kW DC | 81.2 | 30 | $16.64 | 298 mi | 5.6¢ | $63 | $754 |
| BMW iX xDrive452026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 175 kW DC | 94.8 | 34 | $19.42 | 311 mi | 6.3¢ | $70 | $844 |
| Cadillac Lyriq RWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 190 kW DC | 102.0 | 36 | $20.90 | 317 mi | 6.6¢ | $74 | $889 |
| Cadillac Optiq AWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 85.0 | 33 | $17.42 | 283 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| Cadillac Vistiq AWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 190 kW DC | 102.0 | 38 | $20.90 | 295 mi | 7.1¢ | $80 | $957 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ2026 SUV, 19.2 kW AC, 350 kW DC | 200.0 | 49 | $40.98 | 456 mi | 9.0¢ | $101 | $1,214 |
| Chevrolet Bolt (2027)2027 Hatchback, 11.5 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 65.0 | 28 | $13.32 | 256 mi | 5.2¢ | $58 | $701 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV2023 Hatchback, 11.5 kW AC, 55 kW DC | 65.0 | 29 | $13.32 | 246 mi | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 85.0 | 29 | $17.42 | 321 mi | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV RS AWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 85.0 | 34 | $17.42 | 274 mi | 6.4¢ | $72 | $858 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range2026 Truck, 19.2 kW AC, 350 kW DC | 205.0 | 50 | $42.00 | 456 mi | 9.2¢ | $104 | $1,245 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona R/T2026 Coupe, 11.0 kW AC, 183 kW DC | 93.9 | 38 | $19.24 | 271 mi | 7.1¢ | $80 | $957 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER2026 SUV, 10.5 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 88.0 | 31 | $18.03 | 313 mi | 5.8¢ | $65 | $778 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range2025 Truck, 19.2 kW AC, 155 kW DC | 131.0 | 48 | $26.84 | 303 mi | 8.9¢ | $100 | $1,197 |
| Genesis GV60 Advanced2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 233 kW DC | 77.4 | 32 | $15.86 | 267 mi | 5.9¢ | $67 | $803 |
| Genesis Electrified GV702026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 240 kW DC | 84.0 | 33 | $17.21 | 280 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X2026 Truck, 19.2 kW AC, 300 kW DC | 212.7 | 65 | $43.58 | 364 mi | 12.0¢ | $135 | $1,616 |
| GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X2026 SUV, 19.2 kW AC, 300 kW DC | 177.0 | 62 | $36.27 | 319 mi | 11.4¢ | $128 | $1,537 |
| GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range2026 Truck, 19.2 kW AC, 350 kW DC | 205.0 | 50 | $42.00 | 456 mi | 9.2¢ | $104 | $1,245 |
| Honda Prologue AWD2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 85.0 | 34 | $17.42 | 274 mi | 6.4¢ | $72 | $858 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE RWD2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 257 kW DC | 84.0 | 30 | $17.21 | 308 mi | 5.6¢ | $63 | $754 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 N2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 238 kW DC | 84.0 | 42 | $17.21 | 224 mi | 7.7¢ | $86 | $1,037 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD2026 Sedan, 10.9 kW AC, 233 kW DC | 77.4 | 25 | $15.86 | 344 mi | 4.6¢ | $52 | $622 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 233 kW DC | 110.0 | 37 | $22.54 | 330 mi | 6.8¢ | $77 | $922 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric SEL2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 100 kW DC | 64.8 | 29 | $13.28 | 252 mi | 5.3¢ | $59 | $711 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 160 kW DC | 94.0 | 36 | $19.26 | 292 mi | 6.6¢ | $74 | $889 |
| Kia EV6 Wind RWD2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 258 kW DC | 84.0 | 29 | $17.21 | 317 mi | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Kia EV9 Long Range RWD2026 SUV, 10.9 kW AC, 210 kW DC | 99.8 | 38 | $20.45 | 292 mi | 7.0¢ | $79 | $947 |
| Lexus RZ 450e2026 SUV, 6.6 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 74.7 | 33 | $15.31 | 249 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| Lucid Air Pure RWD2026 Sedan, 19.2 kW AC, 200 kW DC | 84.0 | 24 | $17.21 | 389 mi | 4.4¢ | $50 | $597 |
| Lucid Gravity Grand Touring2026 SUV, 19.2 kW AC, 400 kW DC | 120.0 | 29 | $24.59 | 453 mi | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+2026 Sedan, 9.6 kW AC, 170 kW DC | 90.6 | 30 | $18.56 | 332 mi | 5.6¢ | $63 | $754 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+2026 Sedan, 9.6 kW AC, 200 kW DC | 108.4 | 31 | $22.21 | 385 mi | 5.8¢ | $65 | $778 |
| Mini Cooper SE2026 Hatchback, 11.0 kW AC, 95 kW DC | 49.2 | 29 | $10.08 | 186 mi | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Nissan Ariya Venture+2026 SUV, 7.2 kW AC, 130 kW DC | 87.0 | 33 | $17.83 | 290 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| Nissan Leaf (2026)2026 Hatchback, 7.2 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 75.0 | 28 | $15.37 | 300 mi | 5.1¢ | $58 | $692 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Single2026 Sedan, 11.0 kW AC, 205 kW DC | 79.0 | 28 | $16.19 | 316 mi | 5.1¢ | $58 | $692 |
| Polestar 3 Long Range Dual2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 107.0 | 38 | $21.92 | 309 mi | 7.1¢ | $80 | $957 |
| Porsche Taycan2026 Sedan, 11.0 kW AC, 320 kW DC | 97.0 | 33 | $19.87 | 323 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| Porsche Macan Electric2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 270 kW DC | 95.0 | 34 | $19.46 | 306 mi | 6.4¢ | $72 | $858 |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack2026 Truck, 11.5 kW AC, 220 kW DC | 135.0 | 49 | $27.66 | 306 mi | 9.0¢ | $102 | $1,220 |
| Rivian R1S Large Pack2026 SUV, 11.5 kW AC, 220 kW DC | 135.0 | 49 | $27.66 | 306 mi | 9.0¢ | $102 | $1,220 |
| Subaru Solterra Premium2026 SUV, 6.6 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 72.8 | 33 | $14.92 | 243 mi | 6.1¢ | $69 | $830 |
| Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD2025 SUV, 6.6 kW AC, 150 kW DC | 71.4 | 32 | $14.63 | 246 mi | 5.9¢ | $67 | $803 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 175 kW DC | 77.0 | 31 | $15.78 | 274 mi | 5.8¢ | $65 | $778 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz2026 Van, 11.0 kW AC, 200 kW DC | 86.0 | 42 | $17.62 | 229 mi | 7.7¢ | $86 | $1,037 |
| Volvo EX30 Twin2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 153 kW DC | 64.0 | 27 | $13.11 | 263 mi | 5.0¢ | $56 | $673 |
| Volvo EX90 Twin2026 SUV, 11.0 kW AC, 250 kW DC | 104.0 | 40 | $21.31 | 289 mi | 7.4¢ | $83 | $996 |
The cheapest car to fill is not the cheapest to drive. A pickup with a 200 kWh pack costs far more per charge than a compact sedan, but it also goes further on that charge, so the per mile gap is smaller than the per charge gap. Drill into one model: the Tesla home charging cost calculator, the Hummer EV charging cost calculator, or the F-150 Lightning charging cost. Every other model is in charging cost by car.
Usable capacity from manufacturer specifications and independent measurements where makers do not publish it. Efficiency from EPA combined kWh/100 mi on fueleconomy.gov, default wheels and trim. Real driving at 70 mph or more, in cold weather or while towing uses 10 to 40 percent more.
DC fast charging runs from about $0.20 to $0.56 per kWh on the major networks, and AAA puts the national average at $0.42. A 45 kWh road trip stop costs $9.47 to $26.53, against $9.22 for the same energy at home.
| Network | Typical | Range | Session | vs home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla SuperchargerOff-peak pricing at many sites, idle fees when busy | $0.42 | $0.34 to $0.50 | $19.89 | 2.2× |
| Electrify America (guest)No membership | $0.48 | $0.48 to $0.56 | $22.74 | 2.5× |
| Electrify America (Pass+ member)About $7 a month | $0.36 | $0.36 | $17.05 | 1.8× |
| EVgo (pay as you go)Some sites add a session fee | $0.44 | $0.44 to $0.56 | $20.84 | 2.3× |
| EVgo (member)Monthly plan | $0.34 | $0.34 | $16.11 | 1.7× |
| ChargePoint DCSite host sets the price | $0.40 | $0.20 to $0.40 | $18.95 | 2.1× |
| National public average (AAA)Tracked weekly next to gas prices | $0.42 | $0.20 to $0.56 | $19.89 | 2.2× |
| Your driveway, Level 2The baseline | $0.18 | $0.12 to $0.52 | $9.22 | 1.0× |
Watch for fees that never show on the price board: idle fees of about $0.40 to $1.00 a minute once a busy site fills, session fees near $1 on some networks, and per minute billing in a few states. A membership pays for itself at roughly two stops a month. Price your own stop in the EV fast charging cost calculator, or read the public EV charging cost guide for Level 2 and workplace charging too.
Charging a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD at home costs about $52 a month, or $622 a year, for 13,500 miles at the national rate. The same driving in a 28 MPG gas car costs $180 a month and $2,160 a year, so the annual saving is about $1,538. Your figure moves almost in a straight line with mileage.
Two break-even points show how wide the margin is. Home power would need to reach $0.64 per kWh before charging cost as much as gas, and the priciest state, Hawaii, is at $0.52. Gas would need to fall to $1.29 a gallon to match home charging.
| Miles a year | Home L2 | Home off-peak | Public DC only | Gas, 28 MPG | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $231$19 a month | $138$12 a month | $497$41 a month | $800$67 a month | $570 |
| 7,500 | $346$29 a month | $207$17 a month | $746$62 a month | $1,200$100 a month | $854 |
| 10,000 | $461$38 a month | $277$23 a month | $995$83 a month | $1,600$133 a month | $1,139 |
| 13,500US average | $622$52 a month | $373$31 a month | $1,343$112 a month | $2,160$180 a month | $1,538 |
| 15,000 | $692$58 a month | $415$35 a month | $1,492$124 a month | $2,400$200 a month | $1,709 |
| 20,000 | $922$77 a month | $553$46 a month | $1,989$166 a month | $3,200$267 a month | $2,278 |
| 25,000 | $1,153$96 a month | $692$58 a month | $2,487$207 a month | $4,000$333 a month | $2,848 |
Fuel is only one line of ownership. Insurance, depreciation and a home charger install belong in a buying decision, and two of those usually favor the gas car. Run the EV total cost of ownership calculator for the full picture, or the EV vs gas calculator to compare with the car you drive now.
About 281 kWh and $52 a month for an average driver who charges at home. Owner forums swing between people who say their bill barely moved and posts warning of a $400 jump. Both miss the same point: the extra electricity tracks the miles you drive, not the size of the battery.
So the calculator above doubles as an EV electricity cost calculator. Set your monthly miles and the "energy you pay for" line shows how many kWh your meter will add, the same number an EV charging kWh calculator would give you.
Tiers, time-of-use plans, second meters and the home versus public split are all modeled in the EV home charging cost calculator.
You cannot change how far you need to drive. You can change these, listed by how much they usually move the annual figure.
Overnight windows often price power at 55 to 65 percent of the standard rate. At 60 percent, a $622 annual charging bill becomes $373. Learn more
Every fast charging stop you replace with a driveway session buys the same energy for far less. Learn more
Employer, hotel and store Level 2 posts are often free or cheap. A few hours a week can cover a commute. Learn more
Solar power you use yourself usually costs less than buying from the grid. Net metering rules decide the payback. Learn more
Steady 75 mph uses 15 to 20 percent more energy per mile than 65 mph. Tire pressure and roof boxes matter too. Learn more
The top of the range charges slowly and, on DC, costs time and money. Save full charges for trip days unless your car has an LFP pack. Learn more
Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, May 2026, all 51 jurisdictions. Gasoline: AAA national average, September 22, 2026. Public charging: AAA, August 27, 2026, and published network rates. Efficiency: EPA combined ratings on fueleconomy.gov. Battery and onboard charger sizes: manufacturer specifications.
We refresh state rates after each EIA monthly release, the gas price at least monthly, and vehicle specs on every model year change. Every table shows the date of its data. Report an error
This page gives the headline cost. Each group below follows one input all the way down.
Same car, same charge, up to 4.2 times the price across state lines.
Battery size sets the cost of a full charge. Efficiency sets the cost of a mile.
Plug in at 10 PM. When is the car ready, and at what power?
Charging is one line of the budget. These put it next to the rest.
Answered with the same May 2026 data the calculator uses, so the numbers always match the tables above.
At the national residential average of $0.1844 per kWh, a full charge of a 78 kWh battery costs about $15.98 at home and a normal 20% to 80% top-up costs about $9.59. Per mile that is roughly 4.6¢, against 16.0¢ for a 28 MPG gas car at $4.48 a gallon. Your own figure depends on three things: your electricity rate, how efficient your car is, and whether you plug in at home or at a public charger.
Take the usable battery size, divide by 0.90 for Level 2 charging loss, and multiply by your rate. A Tesla Model Y Premium RWD with 78 kWh usable pulls 86.7 kWh from the wall and costs $15.98 to fully charge at the national average. The smallest pack in our list, the Mini Cooper SE, costs $10.08. The biggest, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X, costs $43.58. Most owners rarely charge from empty, so the nightly amount is usually far smaller.
Multiply the usable battery size by the share you are adding, then divide by charging efficiency. Taking a 78 kWh pack from 20% to 80% puts 46.8 kWh into the battery and 52.0 kWh through your meter on Level 2. By distance, a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD uses about 25 kWh per 100 miles, so 1,125 miles a month adds roughly 281 kWh to your electric bill.
For a driver covering 13,500 miles a year, about 281 kWh and $52 a month at the national average rate, if all charging happens at home. Claims of a $300 or $400 jump come from people pricing a full battery every single day. The real number scales with miles driven, not battery size. In a tiered utility the extra kWh can push part of your household use into a higher block, so check your plan.
About $622 a year for 13,500 miles charged at home in a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, against $2,160 of gasoline in a 28 MPG car. That is an annual saving of roughly $1,538. Charging only on public DC fast chargers raises the electricity figure to about $1,343 and gives up around 47% of the saving.
Home, almost everywhere. Home power averages $0.1844 per kWh, paid public Level 2 about $0.32, and DC fast charging $0.42 according to AAA. The same energy on a fast charger costs about 2.3 times the driveway price, before any session or idle fees.
A Tesla Model Y Premium RWD holds about 78 kWh usable. Charging it from empty at home costs $15.98 at the national average, $10.70 in Idaho and $45.07 in Hawaii. At a Tesla Supercharger averaging $0.42 per kWh the same fill costs about $34.48. A typical 20% to 80% top-up at home costs $9.59.
A full recharge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD costs $15.98 at home and covers about 347 miles. Buying enough gasoline to drive those same miles in a 28 MPG car costs about $55.47 at $4.48 a gallon. A single refill of the gas tank looks cheaper only because a tank and a battery hold different amounts of driving.
Usually, and by more than any other change. Overnight windows often price power at 55% to 65% of the standard rate. At 60%, a full 78 kWh charge drops from $15.98 to $9.59. The catch is that daytime power costs more on those plans, so homes with heavy afternoon air conditioning should compare the whole bill.
Residential rates run from $0.1235 per kWh in Idaho to $0.5200 in Hawaii, a 4.2 times gap. The same car goes from 3.1¢ to 13.0¢ per mile. Fuel mix, grid age, transmission costs and state regulation explain most of it.
Expect 15% to 40% more energy per mile in steady freezing weather, because cabin heat and battery warming draw from the same pack. At the top of that range a $52 monthly home charging bill becomes about $73. Preconditioning while still plugged in moves some of that load onto grid power at home prices.
The price per kWh is the same, so a fuller charge costs more only because it holds more energy. The reasons to stop at 80 percent are speed and battery health: the last 20 percent charges slowly, and on a fast charger you pay for that time. Lithium iron phosphate packs are the exception and are often meant to reach 100 percent regularly. Follow your manufacturer.
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Most electric car charging calculators stop at the battery. This one counts the electricity your meter records, for your car, your state rate and your plug. 62 models, 51 state rates, about 20 seconds.