Tesla in California, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in California
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at California's average residential price of 29.75¢/kWh costs about $7.99 per 100 miles and $89.91 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (337 miles EPA range) costs about $26.93.
Per month
$89.9113,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $7.9929.75¢/kWh
- Per year
- $1,078.89vs $2,713.95 for gas
- Full charge
- $26.93337 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $89.9113,500 mi a year
Calculate for your Tesla Model Y
Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
Tesla Model Y trims: charging cost in California
EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Model Y L (20in Wheels) | 30.0 | 328 mi | $8.93 | $100.41 | $29.27 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | 327 mi | $8.18 | $92.03 | $26.75 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | 357 mi | $7.50 | $84.43 | $26.79 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.0 | 306 mi | $9.51 | $107.02 | $29.11 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard AWD | 26.5 | 294 mi | $7.88 | $88.69 | $23.18 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 24.3 | 321 mi | $7.24 | $81.48 | $23.25 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 25.7 | 303 mi | $7.64 | $85.98 | $23.16 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 28.8 | 311 mi | $8.57 | $96.37 | $26.64 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 26.9 | 337 mi | $7.99 | $89.91 | $26.93 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.4 | 277 mi | $9.64 | $108.48 | $26.71 |
Charging time at home
Miles of range added per hour of charging.
The 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD adds about 5.4 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 28.6 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the charging time calculator.
Tesla Model Y vs a gas car in California
With regular gasoline at $6.031 a gallon (EIA California average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,713.95 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model Y costs $1,078.89 — $1,635.06 less.
Charging a Tesla Model Y in nearby states
Other EVs in California
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$88.28 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$108.73 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$114.62 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$143.60 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$109.17 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$119.30 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$165.84 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$112.57 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model Y charging cost in every state or all EVs in California.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in California?
About $7.99 per 100 miles and $89.91 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh/100 mi) at 29.75¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model Y in California?
About $26.93 for 90.5 kWh from the wall, enough for the 337-mile EPA range of the 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model Y at home?
Adding 100 miles takes about 18 h 39 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 3 h 30 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).
Is a Tesla Model Y cheaper to run than a gas car in California?
On fuel, yes: $1,078.89 a year versus $2,713.95 for a 30 mpg car at $6.031/gal.