---
title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model Y in Illinois (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model Y in Illinois costs about $5.19 per 100 miles and $58.39 a month at 19.32¢/kWh; a full charge is about $17.49. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-y/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Illinois

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD** (26.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Illinois's average residential price of 19.32¢/kWh costs about **$5.19 per 100 miles** and **$58.39 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (337 miles EPA range) costs about **$17.49**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $5.19 (19.32¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $700.64 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $17.49 (337 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $58.39 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model Y trims: charging cost in Illinois

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model Y home charging cost in Illinois at 19.32¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 Tesla Model Y L (20in Wheels) | 30.0 | 328 mi | $5.80 | $65.21 | $19.01 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | 327 mi | $5.31 | $59.76 | $17.37 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | 357 mi | $4.87 | $54.83 | $17.40 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.0 | 306 mi | $6.18 | $69.50 | $18.90 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard AWD | 26.5 | 294 mi | $5.12 | $57.60 | $15.05 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 24.3 | 321 mi | $4.70 | $52.91 | $15.10 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 25.7 | 303 mi | $4.96 | $55.84 | $15.04 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 28.8 | 311 mi | $5.56 | $62.59 | $17.30 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 26.9 | 337 mi | $5.19 | $58.39 | $17.49 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.4 | 277 mi | $6.26 | $70.45 | $17.35 |

## 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Tesla Model Y vs a gas car in Illinois

With regular gasoline at $4.145 a gallon (EIA Midwest average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,865.25 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model Y costs $700.64 — $1,164.61 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model Y in nearby states

**2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD monthly charging cost, Illinois and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-y/) | 13.80 | $3.71 | $41.70 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-y/) | 16.02 | $4.30 | $48.41 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/tesla-model-y/) | 17.02 | $4.57 | $51.44 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-y/) | 17.06 | $4.58 | $51.56 |
| Illinois this page | 19.32 | $5.19 | $58.39 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/tesla-model-y/) | 19.41 | $5.21 | $58.66 |

## Other EVs in Illinois

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-3/) $57.33 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/) $70.61 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-x/) $74.43 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-cybertruck/) $93.26 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $70.90 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $77.47 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $107.70 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $73.11 ( / month) 33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range

See the [Tesla Model Y charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-y/) or [all EVs in Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Illinois?

About $5.19 per 100 miles and $58.39 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh/100 mi) at 19.32¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model Y in Illinois?

About $17.49 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 Illinois?

On fuel, yes: $700.64 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.

---
Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-y/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.