Tesla Model Y overview

Home charging cost

Charging a Tesla Model Y in Kansas City, MO

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

Kansas City rate

$0.11/kWh

Evergy

Full charge

~$9.01

321–357 miles

Cost per mile

~3.0¢

Yearly home-charging cost

8,000 miles / year$240
12,000 miles / year$360
15,000 miles / year$450

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

Winter in Kansas City

Kansas City averages about 3 months a year cold enough to cut EV efficiency — typically 15–25% in deep winter. Expect your real per-mile cost to run a bit higher in those months, and a full charge to cover fewer miles.

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