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Cost to Charge Tesla Model Y on IONNA

Verdict

A full charge for the Tesla Model Y on IONNA costs $19.20 at 32¢/kWh. That is $9.30 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $6.72.

Full Charge (80%)

$19.20

Half Charge (50%)

$12.00

Per 100 Miles

$6.72

Charge Time

14 min

IONNA vs Home Charging

ScenarioIONNAHome (16.5¢/kWh avg)Difference
Full Charge (80%)$19.20$9.90+$9.30
Half Charge (50%)$12.00$6.19+$5.81
25% Top-Up$6.00$3.09+$2.91

Home Charging Cost Variation by State

Compare IONNA (32¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.

StateHome RateHome Full ChargeIONNAHome Saves
North Dakota10.92¢$6.55$19.20+$12.65
Nebraska11.76¢$7.06$19.20+$12.14
Missouri11.8¢$7.08$19.20+$12.12
Idaho12.07¢$7.24$19.20+$11.96
Arkansas12.35¢$7.41$19.20+$11.79
Louisiana12.46¢$7.48$19.20+$11.72
Oklahoma12.62¢$7.57$19.20+$11.63
Iowa12.83¢$7.70$19.20+$11.50
Wyoming12.85¢$7.71$19.20+$11.49
Montana12.86¢$7.72$19.20+$11.48
Utah12.88¢$7.73$19.20+$11.47
Tennessee13.1¢$7.86$19.20+$11.34
South Dakota13.6¢$8.16$19.20+$11.04
North Carolina13.68¢$8.21$19.20+$10.99
Washington13.81¢$8.29$19.20+$10.91
Nevada13.98¢$8.39$19.20+$10.81
Mississippi14.24¢$8.54$19.20+$10.66
Kentucky14.27¢$8.56$19.20+$10.64
Kansas14.29¢$8.57$19.20+$10.63
Georgia14.46¢$8.68$19.20+$10.52
Oregon14.66¢$8.80$19.20+$10.40
New Mexico14.7¢$8.82$19.20+$10.38
West Virginia14.77¢$8.86$19.20+$10.34
Minnesota14.98¢$8.99$19.20+$10.21
South Carolina15.41¢$9.25$19.20+$9.95
Arizona15.61¢$9.37$19.20+$9.83
Texas15.69¢$9.41$19.20+$9.79
Virginia15.87¢$9.52$19.20+$9.68
Florida15.92¢$9.55$19.20+$9.65
Alabama16.06¢$9.64$19.20+$9.56
Indiana16.19¢$9.71$19.20+$9.49
Illinois16.36¢$9.82$19.20+$9.38
Colorado16.44¢$9.86$19.20+$9.34
Delaware16.51¢$9.91$19.20+$9.29
Ohio17.59¢$10.55$19.20+$8.65
Wisconsin18.2¢$10.92$19.20+$8.28
Washington D.C.18.5¢$11.10$19.20+$8.10
Michigan19.52¢$11.71$19.20+$7.49
Pennsylvania20.19¢$12.11$19.20+$7.09
Maryland20.61¢$12.37$19.20+$6.83
New Jersey23.13¢$13.88$19.20+$5.32
Vermont23.29¢$13.97$19.20+$5.23
Alaska25.52¢$15.31$19.20+$3.89
New Hampshire26.32¢$15.79$19.20+$3.41
Connecticut28.3¢$16.98$19.20+$2.22
New York28.37¢$17.02$19.20+$2.18
Rhode Island30.14¢$18.08$19.20+$1.12
California30.29¢$18.17$19.20+$1.03
Maine30.73¢$18.44$19.20+$0.76
Massachusetts31.16¢$18.70$19.20+$0.50
Hawaii39.79¢$23.87$19.20-$4.67

Practical Notes: Model Y on IONNA

The Model Y's NACS port plugs directly into IONNA stalls — no adapter needed. Check the IONNA 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 IONNA'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 $19.20 full charge on IONNA represents $0.05 per mile of driving — about 5.4¢/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 IONNA would cost roughly $1,008.40/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$519.96/year).

For most Model Y owners, the realistic use-pattern for IONNA 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: IONNA 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.