Tesla Model Y: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Tesla Model Y as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
Efficiency 3.5 mi/kWh
EPA range 320 mi
From ~$45,000
Typical gas rival 27 mpg
The Model Y is the best-selling EV for a reason: SUV space with efficiency (~3.5 mi/kWh) that a gas crossover can't touch on running cost. Against a 27-mpg gas SUV, the per-mile fuel cost is dramatically lower, especially charging at home.
It's heavier and a touch less efficient than the Model 3, but it still leaves a comparable gas SUV far behind at the pump. The question is the price premium versus how much you drive.
What to keep in mind
- Efficient for an SUV (~3.5 mi/kWh) — far cheaper per mile than a gas crossover.
- Family-size, so the annual mileage is often high — which maximizes the savings.
- Home charging is where the math wins; lean on public DC charging and it narrows.
What will the Tesla Model Y add to your electric bill? Plugload prices home EV charging alongside every other appliance.
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