How Much Does a Electric car (Tesla Model Y) Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 8200 W · 1.5 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$2.21
Monthly
$66.34
Yearly
$807.12
Quick rate
Daily cost
$2.21
Monthly cost
$66.34
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$807.12
kWh / month
369.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $66.34 · U.S. average equivalent: $66.34
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A typical electric car (tesla model y) uses about 8200 W and costs about $2.07/day or $61.99/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 1.5 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $1.26/day (5000 W) to $3.02/day (12000 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $146.83
- Massachusetts $114.98
- Maine $113.39
- California $111.77
- Rhode Island $111.22
- New York $104.69
- Connecticut $104.43
- New Hampshire $97.12
- Alaska $94.17
- District of Columbia $87.53
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 8200 W and 1.5 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5000 W | $40.45 |
| Typical | 8200 W | $66.34 |
| High | 12000 W | $97.08 |
Energy saving tips
- Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day.
- Use built-in eco or energy-saving modes whenever available.
- Shift usage to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Schedule charging for off-peak or overnight hours.
- Use the car's charge limit to avoid unnecessary top-offs.
FAQ
- Most electric car (tesla model y) units fall between 5000 W and 12000 W, with 8200 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 8200 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 5000–12000 W.
- At typical use (1.5 hours/day at 8200 W), the estimate is about 12.30 kWh/day and 369.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 1.5 hours/day and 8200 W, this appliance uses about 12.30 kWh per day.
- At 1.5 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 369.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 8.200 kWh (at 8200 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $2.07/day for 1.5 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $61.99/month at 1.5 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 8200 W costs about $1.38/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (1.5 hours/day at 8200 W), the estimate is about $2.07/day or $61.99/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 369.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $61.99/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.