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2021 Tesla Model Y fuel cost: $56 per month

At today's national average of 18.34¢/kWh, a 2021 Tesla Model Y (27 kWh/100 mi) costs about $56 per month or $670 per year to charge for 13,500 miles — 5.0¢ per mile. It is cheapest to charge in Nevada ($40/mo) and most expensive in Hawaii ($160/mo).

ElectricSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 kWh/100 mi326 mi range

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Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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2021 Tesla Model Y charging cost in every state

StatePricePer monthPer year
Alabama16.40¢/kWh$50$599
Alaska28.21¢/kWh$86$1,030
Arizona15.18¢/kWh$46$554
Arkansas14.12¢/kWh$43$516
California34.74¢/kWh$106$1,269
Colorado17.13¢/kWh$52$626
Connecticut24.32¢/kWh$74$888
Delaware19.29¢/kWh$59$704
Florida15.10¢/kWh$46$551
Georgia16.36¢/kWh$50$597
Hawaii52.72¢/kWh$160$1,925
Idaho14.37¢/kWh$44$525
Illinois19.89¢/kWh$61$726
Indiana17.51¢/kWh$53$639
Iowa15.93¢/kWh$48$582
Kansas15.71¢/kWh$48$574
Kentucky14.26¢/kWh$43$521
Louisiana13.49¢/kWh$41$493
Maine29.59¢/kWh$90$1,081
Maryland21.84¢/kWh$66$798
Massachusetts29.61¢/kWh$90$1,081
Michigan22.99¢/kWh$70$840
Minnesota17.52¢/kWh$53$640
Mississippi14.88¢/kWh$45$543
Missouri16.22¢/kWh$49$592
Montana15.14¢/kWh$46$553
Nebraska13.25¢/kWh$40$484
Nevada13.11¢/kWh$40$479
New Hampshire27.01¢/kWh$82$986
New Jersey24.95¢/kWh$76$911
New Mexico15.06¢/kWh$46$550
New York29.49¢/kWh$90$1,077
North Carolina14.74¢/kWh$45$538
North Dakota14.12¢/kWh$43$516
Ohio19.19¢/kWh$58$701
Oklahoma14.33¢/kWh$44$523
Oregon16.32¢/kWh$50$596
Pennsylvania21.73¢/kWh$66$794
Rhode Island29.23¢/kWh$89$1,067
South Carolina15.55¢/kWh$47$568
South Dakota15.36¢/kWh$47$561
Tennessee14.07¢/kWh$43$514
Texas15.94¢/kWh$49$582
Utah13.37¢/kWh$41$488
Vermont24.44¢/kWh$74$892
Virginia17.22¢/kWh$52$629
Washington14.91¢/kWh$45$544
West Virginia15.45¢/kWh$47$564
Wisconsin19.56¢/kWh$60$714
Wyoming15.24¢/kWh$46$557

13,500 miles per year, EPA combined efficiency of the typical trim.

2021 Tesla Model Y versions

VersionEfficiencyPer monthPer year
Model Y Standard Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive26 kWh/100 mi$54$644
Model Y Long Range AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive27 kWh/100 mi$56$670
Model Y Performance AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive30 kWh/100 mi$63$755

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Tesla Model Y per month?

About $56 per month ($670 per year) at U.S. average prices, assuming 13,500 miles per year and the EPA combined rating of 27 kWh/100 mi.

What is the cost per mile of a 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Around 5.0¢ per mile, or $4.96 every 100 miles, at U.S. average prices.

Where is it cheapest to charge a 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Nevada, at about $40 per month. The most expensive state is Hawaii at $160 per month.

How much does a full charge cost for a 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Driving the full EPA range of 326 miles uses about 88 kWh from the wall, which costs around $16.17 at the U.S. average home electricity price.