Tesla Model Y Home Charging Cost in Texas
Tesla Model Y driven the U.S. average 13,500 miles/year in Texas: home charging cost, per-mile cost, full-charge price, and FAQs for 2026.
Charging Cost at a Glance
Assumes 13,500 miles/year (U.S. average), 100% home charging, 90% charging efficiency, and a Texas residential rate of 15.88¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Home electricity rate | 15.88¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026) |
| Driving | 13,500 miles/year (U.S. average) |
| Wall energy needed | 287 kWh/month |
| Monthly home charging cost | $45.53 |
| Yearly home charging cost | $546 |
| Cost per mile | 4.0¢ |
| Full charge (0–100%) | $13.23 |
| Comparable gas car (28 mpg, $3.20/gal) | $128.57/mo ($1,543/yr) |
| Estimated yearly savings vs gas | Saves $997/yr |
Texas Electricity Rates
Texas residential power runs about 15.88¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026) — roughly 13% below the 18.31¢ national average. The ERCOT deregulated retail market lets most Texans shop among providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant and Gexa Energy, and EV-specific plans like TXU's Free EV Nights — free energy charges from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. — can push overnight charging close to zero. Texas has no statewide home-charger rebate as of Oct 2026; check your retail provider for EV plans.
The Tesla Model Y on Home Charging
The Model Y pairs crossover practicality with strong 4.36 mi/kWh efficiency. Its 75 kWh pack adds roughly 50 miles of range per hour on a 48A Level 2 setup, covering a typical day's ~37 miles in about 45 minutes of overnight charging. A full 0–100% home charge costs about $13.23 at 15.88¢/kWh. Cheap Texas power plus 4.36 mi/kWh efficiency makes this one of the cheapest combinations in the country to run.
For the full interactive math — your mileage, your utility plan, home vs public charging split — run the numbers in our EV charging cost calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y at home in Texas?
About $45.53 per month, or $546 per year, driving the U.S. average of 13,500 miles — roughly 4.0¢ per mile. That assumes 100% home charging, 90% charging efficiency, and Texas’s 15.88¢/kWh residential rate (EIA, July 2026).
How much does a full charge of the Tesla Model Y cost in Texas?
About $13.23 for 0–100% (75 kWh battery, 90% charging efficiency) at 15.88¢/kWh. Most owners rarely charge from empty — a typical day’s ~37 miles costs about $1.50.
Do Texas free-night plans really make EV charging free?
Some retail plans offer free electricity overnight, which can make home charging nearly free — but daytime rates on those plans are usually higher, so do the math on your whole bill. Even on a standard plan at about 15.88¢/kWh, running an EV in Texas is cheap by national standards.
How much would I save versus a gas car in Texas?
A comparable gas SUV at 28 mpg and $3.20/gal costs about $128.57/month ($1,543/year) for the same 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model Y at 15.88¢/kWh costs about $45.53/month — saving roughly $83.04/month or $997/year.
Rate: 15.88¢/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, July 2026 release). Vehicle efficiency via fueleconomy.gov; battery capacity via manufacturer/ev-database (unverified). Gas comparison assumes $3.20/gal, 28 mpg.