Cost to Charge Tesla Model Y on Home Charging
A full charge for the Tesla Model Y on Home Charging costs $10.20 at 17¢/kWh. That is $0.30 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $3.57.
Full Charge (80%)
$10.20
Half Charge (50%)
$6.38
Per 100 Miles
$3.57
Charge Time
5h 13m
Home Charging vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Home Charging | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $10.20 | $9.90 | +$0.30 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $6.38 | $6.19 | +$0.19 |
| 25% Top-Up | $3.19 | $3.09 | +$0.09 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Home Charging (17¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Home Charging | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $6.55 | $10.20 | +$3.65 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.06 | $10.20 | +$3.14 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.08 | $10.20 | +$3.12 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $7.24 | $10.20 | +$2.96 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $7.41 | $10.20 | +$2.79 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $7.48 | $10.20 | +$2.72 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $7.57 | $10.20 | +$2.63 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $7.70 | $10.20 | +$2.50 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $7.71 | $10.20 | +$2.49 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $7.72 | $10.20 | +$2.48 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $7.73 | $10.20 | +$2.47 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $7.86 | $10.20 | +$2.34 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $8.16 | $10.20 | +$2.04 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $8.21 | $10.20 | +$1.99 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $8.29 | $10.20 | +$1.91 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $8.39 | $10.20 | +$1.81 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $8.54 | $10.20 | +$1.66 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $8.56 | $10.20 | +$1.64 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $8.57 | $10.20 | +$1.63 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $8.68 | $10.20 | +$1.52 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $8.80 | $10.20 | +$1.40 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $8.82 | $10.20 | +$1.38 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $8.86 | $10.20 | +$1.34 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $8.99 | $10.20 | +$1.21 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $9.25 | $10.20 | +$0.95 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $9.37 | $10.20 | +$0.83 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $9.41 | $10.20 | +$0.79 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $9.52 | $10.20 | +$0.68 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $9.55 | $10.20 | +$0.65 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $9.64 | $10.20 | +$0.56 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $9.71 | $10.20 | +$0.49 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $9.82 | $10.20 | +$0.38 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $9.86 | $10.20 | +$0.34 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $9.91 | $10.20 | +$0.29 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $10.55 | $10.20 | -$0.35 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $10.92 | $10.20 | -$0.72 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $11.10 | $10.20 | -$0.90 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $11.71 | $10.20 | -$1.51 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $12.11 | $10.20 | -$1.91 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $12.37 | $10.20 | -$2.17 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $13.88 | $10.20 | -$3.68 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $13.97 | $10.20 | -$3.77 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $15.31 | $10.20 | -$5.11 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $15.79 | $10.20 | -$5.59 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $16.98 | $10.20 | -$6.78 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $17.02 | $10.20 | -$6.82 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $18.08 | $10.20 | -$7.88 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $18.17 | $10.20 | -$7.97 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $18.44 | $10.20 | -$8.24 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $18.70 | $10.20 | -$8.50 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $23.87 | $10.20 | -$13.67 |
Practical Notes: Model Y on Home Charging
The Model Y's NACS port plugs directly into Home Charging stalls — no adapter needed. Check the Home Charging 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 exceeds what Home Charging's Level 2 hardware can deliver. You'll be limited by the car's onboard AC charger (11.5 kW), so a full charge takes roughly 5h 13m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $10.20 full charge on Home Charging represents $0.03 per mile of driving — about 2.9¢/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 Home Charging would cost roughly $535.71/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$519.96/year).
For most Model Y owners, the realistic use-pattern for Home Charging 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 per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your Model Y state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Home Charging 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.