Tesla Model Y overview

Home charging cost

Charging a Tesla Model Y in Austin, TX

What it actually costs to charge at home on Austin Energy's residential electricity rate.

Austin rate

$0.11/kWh

Austin Energy

Full charge

~$8.93

321–357 miles

Cost per mile

~3.0¢

Yearly home-charging cost

8,000 miles / year$238
12,000 miles / year$357
15,000 miles / year$446

Based on the Tesla Model Y’s efficiency (3.8 mi/kWh) at Austin Energy's residential rate. For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.50/gallon runs about 12¢/mile.

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Electricity rate is Austin Energy's residential rate. Charging cost assumes home (Level 1 or Level 2) charging; efficiency and battery figures from the EV guide.