Home charging cost
Charging a Tesla Model Y in Arizona
What it actually costs at home on Arizona's average residential rate — $0.13/kWh, updated Q2 2026.
Cost per mile
~3.4¢
vs. ~12¢ for a 30-mpg gas car
Full charge
~$10.11
79 kWh battery
Yearly · 12,000 miles
$404
≈ $34/month
Cost per mile by charging method
Yearly home-charging cost
Based on the Tesla Model Y’s efficiency (3.8 mi/kWh) at Arizona's average residential rate. For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.50/gallon runs about 12¢/mile.
Home vs. public fast charging
Costs below are for a 10%–80% charge — the usable fast-charge window, about 55 kWh of the Tesla Model Y’s 79 kWh battery. That’s the range most owners actually use, since charging past 80% slows down sharply.
Home charging
~$7.08
10 → 80% · 3.4¢/mile
$0.13/kWh
Public fast charging
~$27.65
10 → 80% · 13.2¢/mile
~$0.50/kWh (DC fast)
Charging the Tesla Model Y on public DC fast chargers costs roughly 3.9× more than at home — about $20.57 extra per 10→80% charge. Most owners charge at home and only use fast charging on road trips, so your real average lands much closer to the home number.
Level 1 vs. Level 2: can your outlet keep up?
The cost per kWh is the same either way. What changes is how fast the Tesla Model Y recovers range while parked at home.
Level 1 · standard outlet
~4 mi/hour
120V · no installation needed
~11 hours to recover 40 miles of driving. Plugged in 6pm–6am, that’s about 48 miles overnight.
Level 2 · 240V circuit
~27 mi/hour
240V · typical 30A home circuit (7.2 kW)
~1 hour to recover 40 miles. Plugged in 6pm–6am, that’s up to 328 miles.
If your daily driving stays under ~48 miles, a regular outlet may be all the Tesla Model Y needs. Drive more than that, and Level 2 — or a workplace charger — becomes the difference between an EV that fits your life and one that doesn’t.
Not sure which side of that line you’re on?
Find out in 5 questions →Does a Level 2 install pay for itself?
A home Level 2 setup — 240V circuit plus charger — typically runs $800–$1,800 installed. If the alternative is relying on public fast chargers, home charging the Tesla Model Y in Arizona saves about $97.89/month at 12,000 miles a year.
At a mid-range install cost of $1,300, that’s a payback of roughly 13 months — and every month after that is pure savings.
These prices assume you can charge at home. Can you?
Every number on this page depends on plugging in where you park. Most people underestimate what a regular outlet can handle — and some overestimate it. Answer 5 quick questions and get a clear answer for your home, your driving, and the Tesla Model Y.
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How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y at home in Arizona?
At Arizona's average residential rate of $0.13 per kWh, a full charge of the Tesla Model Y's 79 kWh battery costs about $10.11 — roughly 3.4 cents per mile.
What is the yearly cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Arizona?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, home charging a Tesla Model Y in Arizona costs about $404 per year.
Can you charge a Tesla Model Y on a regular outlet?
Yes. On a standard 120V outlet (Level 1), the Tesla Model Y recovers about 4 miles of range per hour — roughly 46 miles overnight. A 240V Level 2 circuit charges about 7x faster.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model Y at home or at a public fast charger?
Home charging in Arizona costs about 3.4 cents per mile, while public DC fast charging runs about 13.2 cents per mile — roughly 3.9x more.
Tesla Model Y charging cost in other locations
Other EVs in Arizona
Want the full picture on EV charging costs?
This page covers the Tesla Model Y in Arizona specifically. For the complete breakdown — home vs. public rates by state, monthly cost by driving pattern, and how to lower what you pay — see our full guide to what it costs to charge an electric car.
Electricity rate is the EIA state residential average. Charging cost assumes home (Level 1 or Level 2) charging; efficiency and battery figures from the EV guide. Rates last reviewed Q2 2026.