Tesla Home Charging Cost Calculator: What Each Charge Costs
This Tesla home charging cost calculator shows what it costs to charge a Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X or Cybertruck at home, per charge, per mile, per month and per year. Pick your Tesla, your state and your home charger. It counts the power lost on the way into the battery, splits home charging from Supercharger stops, and compares the result with gas. For how long that charge takes, see the Tesla charging time calculator.
At the US average of $0.1844 per kWh, a full home charge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD costs $15.98 and a normal 20 to 80 percent top-up costs $9.59. That is 4.6¢ a mile, or about $52 a month at 13,500 miles a year. The same full charge at a Supercharger averaging $0.42 per kWh runs about $34.48. Across the lineup, a full home charge costs $11.78 for a Model 3 RWD up to $25.20 for a Cybertruck. Set your own Tesla and rate below.
- All 50 states and DC
- Charging losses included
- Home and Supercharger split
What Sets Your Tesla Charging Bill
Four inputs decide what you pay to charge a Tesla at home. Your state rate moves the answer the most, and the plug moves it more than the trim does.
Your electricity rate
Residential power runs from $0.1235 in Idaho to $0.5200 in Hawaii per kWh. The same Tesla and the same miles cost about 4.2 times more in one than the other.
Your Tesla’s efficiency
Efficiency sets the cost of a mile. The Model 3 Standard RWD is the cheapest Tesla to run and the Cybertruck Cyberbeast the dearest, because of weight and shape, not battery size.
Home vs Supercharger
A typical Supercharger at $0.42 per kWh costs about 2.2 times the home price for the same energy. Every road trip mile pulls your average up.
Charging losses
Your meter records more than your battery receives. About 10 percent is lost on a Wall Connector and 15 percent on a 120 V outlet. You pay for all of it.
How the Tesla Charging Cost Is Calculated
The calculator starts from the energy your battery needs, adds the loss at the wall, then multiplies by your rate. Cost per mile uses the EPA rating, which is already measured at the wall.
Cost of a charge = (usable kWh × share added ÷ charging efficiency) × rate
Cost per mile = rate × EPA kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100
Worked example: a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD holds 78 kWh usable. A 20 to 80 percent top-up puts 46.8 kWh in the battery and 52.0 kWh through your meter. At $0.1844 per kWh that costs $9.59 and adds about 208 miles, or 4.6 cents a mile.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla at Home?
Every Tesla at the US average of $0.1844 per kWh on a Wall Connector, 13,500 miles a year.
| Tesla | Usable kWh | Full charge | 20 to 80% | Per mile | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 RWD2025, 25 kWh/100 mi | 57.5 | $11.78 | $7.07 | 4.6¢ | $52 | $622 |
| Model 3 Standard RWD2026, 24 kWh/100 mi | 69.5 | $14.24 | $8.54 | 4.4¢ | $50 | $597 |
| Model 3 Long Range RWD2026, 24 kWh/100 mi | 78.0 | $15.98 | $9.59 | 4.4¢ | $50 | $597 |
| Model 3 Long Range AWD2026, 26 kWh/100 mi | 75.0 | $15.37 | $9.22 | 4.8¢ | $54 | $647 |
| Model 3 Performance2026, 29 kWh/100 mi | 75.0 | $15.37 | $9.22 | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Model Y Standard RWD2026, 24 kWh/100 mi | 69.0 | $14.14 | $8.48 | 4.4¢ | $50 | $597 |
| Model Y Premium RWD2026, 25 kWh/100 mi | 78.0 | $15.98 | $9.59 | 4.6¢ | $52 | $622 |
| Model Y Premium AWD2026, 27 kWh/100 mi | 78.0 | $15.98 | $9.59 | 5.0¢ | $56 | $673 |
| Model Y Performance2026, 29 kWh/100 mi | 78.0 | $15.98 | $9.59 | 5.3¢ | $60 | $722 |
| Model S Long Range2026, 26 kWh/100 mi | 95.0 | $19.46 | $11.68 | 4.8¢ | $54 | $647 |
| Model S Plaid2026, 29 kWh/100 mi | 95.0 | $19.46 | $11.68 | 5.4¢ | $61 | $732 |
| Model X Long Range2026, 30 kWh/100 mi | 95.0 | $19.46 | $11.68 | 5.5¢ | $62 | $748 |
| Model X Plaid2026, 34 kWh/100 mi | 95.0 | $19.46 | $11.68 | 6.2¢ | $70 | $838 |
| Cybertruck AWD2026, 48 kWh/100 mi | 123.0 | $25.20 | $15.12 | 8.9¢ | $100 | $1,197 |
| Cybertruck Cyberbeast2026, 51 kWh/100 mi | 123.0 | $25.20 | $15.12 | 9.5¢ | $106 | $1,277 |
Home Charging vs Supercharger: Same Charge, Six Prices
A full charge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, priced every way you can buy the energy, next to the gas for the same 347 miles.
| Where you charge | Price | Full charge | Per mile | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home, time-of-use overnight | $0.111/kWh | $9.59 | 2.8¢ | $31 |
| Home, Wall Connector | $0.184/kWh | $15.98 | 4.6¢ | $52 |
| Home, Mobile Connector on 120 V | $0.184/kWh | $16.92 | 4.9¢ | $55 |
| Supercharger, off-peak | $0.340/kWh | $27.92 | 8.1¢ | $91 |
| Supercharger, typical | $0.420/kWh | $34.48 | 9.9¢ | $112 |
| Supercharger, peak | $0.500/kWh | $41.05 | 11.8¢ | $133 |
| Gas car, 28 MPG | $4.48/gal | $55.47 | 16.0¢ | $180 |
Tesla Charging Cost in Every State
A full charge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD costs $10.70 in Idaho and $45.07 in Hawaii. A Cybertruck costs $16.88 and $71.07 in the same two states.
Show all 51 states and DC, cheapest first
| State | Rate | Model Y Premium RWD | Per month | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Cybertruck AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.35¢ | $10.70 | $35 | $10.70 | $16.88 |
| Utah | 12.96¢ | $11.23 | $36 | $11.23 | $17.71 |
| Oklahoma | 13.38¢ | $11.60 | $38 | $11.60 | $18.29 |
| Nebraska | 13.59¢ | $11.78 | $38 | $11.78 | $18.57 |
| Nevada | 13.60¢ | $11.79 | $38 | $11.79 | $18.59 |
| North Dakota | 13.61¢ | $11.80 | $38 | $11.80 | $18.60 |
| Missouri | 13.68¢ | $11.86 | $38 | $11.86 | $18.70 |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢ | $12.24 | $40 | $12.24 | $19.30 |
| Iowa | 14.14¢ | $12.25 | $40 | $12.25 | $19.32 |
| Louisiana | 14.15¢ | $12.26 | $40 | $12.26 | $19.34 |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢ | $12.45 | $40 | $12.45 | $19.63 |
| Tennessee | 14.47¢ | $12.54 | $41 | $12.54 | $19.78 |
| Montana | 14.67¢ | $12.71 | $41 | $12.71 | $20.05 |
| Wyoming | 14.80¢ | $12.83 | $42 | $12.83 | $20.23 |
| Washington | 14.95¢ | $12.96 | $42 | $12.96 | $20.43 |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢ | $12.98 | $42 | $12.98 | $20.47 |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢ | $13.08 | $42 | $13.08 | $20.62 |
| Kansas | 15.13¢ | $13.11 | $43 | $13.11 | $20.68 |
| Florida | 15.17¢ | $13.15 | $43 | $13.15 | $20.73 |
| Arizona | 15.23¢ | $13.20 | $43 | $13.20 | $20.81 |
| South Dakota | 15.73¢ | $13.63 | $44 | $13.63 | $21.50 |
| Georgia | 15.84¢ | $13.73 | $45 | $13.73 | $21.65 |
| Colorado | 16.16¢ | $14.01 | $45 | $14.01 | $22.09 |
| Mississippi | 16.16¢ | $14.01 | $45 | $14.01 | $22.09 |
| South Carolina | 16.18¢ | $14.02 | $46 | $14.02 | $22.11 |
| Oregon | 16.27¢ | $14.10 | $46 | $14.10 | $22.24 |
| Texas | 16.44¢ | $14.25 | $46 | $14.25 | $22.47 |
| Alabama | 16.77¢ | $14.53 | $47 | $14.53 | $22.92 |
| West Virginia | 16.80¢ | $14.56 | $47 | $14.56 | $22.96 |
| Minnesota | 16.95¢ | $14.69 | $48 | $14.69 | $23.17 |
| Virginia | 17.61¢ | $15.26 | $50 | $15.26 | $24.07 |
| Indiana | 18.15¢ | $15.73 | $51 | $15.73 | $24.80 |
| District of Columbia | 18.30¢ | $15.86 | $51 | $15.86 | $25.01 |
| Delaware | 19.38¢ | $16.80 | $55 | $16.80 | $26.49 |
| Ohio | 19.52¢ | $16.92 | $55 | $16.92 | $26.68 |
| Wisconsin | 19.74¢ | $17.11 | $56 | $17.11 | $26.98 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢ | $18.68 | $61 | $18.68 | $29.45 |
| Maryland | 21.77¢ | $18.87 | $61 | $18.87 | $29.75 |
| Michigan | 22.01¢ | $19.08 | $62 | $19.08 | $30.08 |
| New Jersey | 23.27¢ | $20.17 | $65 | $20.17 | $31.80 |
| Illinois | 23.85¢ | $20.67 | $67 | $20.67 | $32.60 |
| Vermont | 24.89¢ | $21.57 | $70 | $21.57 | $34.02 |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢ | $23.69 | $77 | $23.69 | $37.35 |
| Connecticut | 27.37¢ | $23.72 | $77 | $23.72 | $37.41 |
| Alaska | 28.23¢ | $24.47 | $79 | $24.47 | $38.58 |
| Maine | 28.63¢ | $24.81 | $81 | $24.81 | $39.13 |
| Massachusetts | 28.82¢ | $24.98 | $81 | $24.98 | $39.39 |
| Rhode Island | 29.46¢ | $25.53 | $83 | $25.53 | $40.26 |
| New York | 29.93¢ | $25.94 | $84 | $25.94 | $40.90 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $28.82 | $94 | $28.82 | $45.44 |
| Hawaii | 52.00¢ | $45.07 | $146 | $45.07 | $71.07 |
Wall Connector, Mobile Connector or a Wall Outlet?
The charger changes the time a lot and the cost a little. Here is one 20 to 80 percent top-up of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD on each.
Tesla Wall Connector, 48 A
About 4h 31m at 11.5 kW, 52.0 kWh from the wall, 90 percent efficient.
Mobile Connector, 240 V
About 6h 45m at 7.7 kW, 52.0 kWh from the wall, 90 percent efficient.
Mobile Connector, 120 V
About 42h 21m at 1.3 kW, 55.1 kWh from the wall, 85 percent efficient.
A Wall Connector with a typical install often runs $800 to $1,500, more if the panel needs an upgrade. The Mobile Connector on a NEMA 14-50 outlet draws up to 32 A and refills most Teslas overnight. A 120 V outlet adds only about 4 to 5 miles an hour, so it suits drivers covering under about 40 miles a day. Compare the options in our Level 1 vs Level 2 guide and see the exact hours in the Tesla charging time calculator.
Why Your Tesla and Your Electric Bill Disagree
The car reports the energy that went into the battery. Your meter counts the energy that left the grid, about 10 percent more on a Wall Connector. A 46.8 kWh top-up in the car is about 52.0 kWh on your bill. If you enter your rate in the Tesla app, its cost estimates can run a little low for this reason. To check your real number, note your meter and odometer on a Sunday night, charge only at home for a week, then read both again. Extra kWh times your rate is your true weekly charging cost.
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Tesla Home Charging Cost Questions, Answered
At the US average of $0.1844 per kWh, a full home charge costs $11.78 to $25.20 depending on the model. A normal 20 to 80 percent top-up of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD costs about $9.59. Your own number depends mostly on your electricity rate.
About $52 a month for a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD driven 13,500 miles a year and charged at home, or about $31 on an overnight time-of-use plan. If a fifth of your miles come from Superchargers, expect about $64.
A Tesla Model Y Premium RWD holds about 78 kWh usable. A full home charge costs $15.98 at the US average, $10.70 in Idaho and $45.07 in Hawaii. See every trim in our Tesla Model Y charging cost guide.
About $15.98 for a full charge of the Model 3 Long Range RWD and $11.78 for the Model 3 RWD at the US average. The Model 3 is the cheapest Tesla to run, at about 4.4 cents a mile.
Its 123 kWh pack costs about $25.20 to fill at the US average, or $100 a month at 13,500 miles a year. At a Supercharger averaging $0.42 per kWh the same fill costs about $54.38.
Home, by a wide margin. A full charge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD costs $15.98 at home and about $34.48 at a typical Supercharger. Off-peak Supercharger hours narrow the gap but rarely close it.
Slightly. A 120 V outlet is about 85 percent efficient against 90 percent on a Wall Connector, because the car stays awake far longer. A Tesla Model Y Premium RWD top-up costs about $10.15 instead of $9.59. The bigger issue is speed.
A full charge of a Tesla Model Y Premium RWD puts about 78 kWh into the battery and draws about 86.7 kWh from the wall. A 20 to 80 percent top-up draws about 52.0 kWh. More detail in how many kWh it takes to charge a Tesla.
Charging to 100 percent costs the same per kWh, so it only costs more because it holds more. Tesla suggests a lower daily limit on most cars and advises owners of cars with LFP batteries, such as the Model 3 RWD, to charge to 100 percent at least once a week. Follow the recommendation shown in your car.
Last reviewed: September 23, 2026
Data sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, May 2026, for state electricity rates. AAA, September 22, 2026, for gasoline. EPA ratings on fueleconomy.gov for efficiency. Published Supercharger pricing. Independent usable battery measurements, because Tesla does not publish them.