Cost to Charge Tesla Model Y on EVgo
A full charge for the Tesla Model Y on EVgo costs $28.80 at 48¢/kWh. That is $18.90 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $10.08.
Full Charge (80%)
$28.80
Half Charge (50%)
$18.00
Per 100 Miles
$10.08
Charge Time
14 min
EVgo vs Home Charging
| Scenario | EVgo | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $28.80 | $9.90 | +$18.90 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $18.00 | $6.19 | +$11.81 |
| 25% Top-Up | $9.00 | $3.09 | +$5.91 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare EVgo (48¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | EVgo | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $6.55 | $28.80 | +$22.25 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.06 | $28.80 | +$21.74 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.08 | $28.80 | +$21.72 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $7.24 | $28.80 | +$21.56 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $7.41 | $28.80 | +$21.39 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $7.48 | $28.80 | +$21.32 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $7.57 | $28.80 | +$21.23 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $7.70 | $28.80 | +$21.10 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $7.71 | $28.80 | +$21.09 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $7.72 | $28.80 | +$21.08 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $7.73 | $28.80 | +$21.07 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $7.86 | $28.80 | +$20.94 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $8.16 | $28.80 | +$20.64 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $8.21 | $28.80 | +$20.59 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $8.29 | $28.80 | +$20.51 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $8.39 | $28.80 | +$20.41 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $8.54 | $28.80 | +$20.26 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $8.56 | $28.80 | +$20.24 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $8.57 | $28.80 | +$20.23 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $8.68 | $28.80 | +$20.12 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $8.80 | $28.80 | +$20.00 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $8.82 | $28.80 | +$19.98 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $8.86 | $28.80 | +$19.94 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $8.99 | $28.80 | +$19.81 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $9.25 | $28.80 | +$19.55 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $9.37 | $28.80 | +$19.43 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $9.41 | $28.80 | +$19.39 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $9.52 | $28.80 | +$19.28 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $9.55 | $28.80 | +$19.25 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $9.64 | $28.80 | +$19.16 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $9.71 | $28.80 | +$19.09 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $9.82 | $28.80 | +$18.98 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $9.86 | $28.80 | +$18.94 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $9.91 | $28.80 | +$18.89 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $10.55 | $28.80 | +$18.25 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $10.92 | $28.80 | +$17.88 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $11.10 | $28.80 | +$17.70 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $11.71 | $28.80 | +$17.09 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $12.11 | $28.80 | +$16.69 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $12.37 | $28.80 | +$16.43 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $13.88 | $28.80 | +$14.92 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $13.97 | $28.80 | +$14.83 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $15.31 | $28.80 | +$13.49 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $15.79 | $28.80 | +$13.01 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $16.98 | $28.80 | +$11.82 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $17.02 | $28.80 | +$11.78 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $18.08 | $28.80 | +$10.72 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $18.17 | $28.80 | +$10.63 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $18.44 | $28.80 | +$10.36 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $18.70 | $28.80 | +$10.10 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $23.87 | $28.80 | +$4.93 |
Practical Notes: Model Y on EVgo
The Model Y's NACS port plugs directly into EVgo stalls — no adapter needed. Check the EVgo app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the Model Y's 250 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to EVgo's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 10 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $28.80 full charge on EVgo represents $0.08 per mile of driving — about 8.1¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on EVgo would cost roughly $1,512.61/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$519.96/year).
For most Model Y owners, the realistic use-pattern for EVgo is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the $7.99/month EVgo membership (drops your rate to 32¢/kWh). For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your Model Y state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: EVgo published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.