Tesla in North Carolina, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in North Carolina
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at North Carolina's average residential price of 14.95¢/kWh costs about $4.02 per 100 miles and $45.18 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (337 miles EPA range) costs about $13.53.
Per month
$45.1813,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $4.0214.95¢/kWh
- Per year
- $542.16vs $1,737.00 for gas
- Full charge
- $13.53337 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $45.1813,500 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 North Carolina
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 | $4.49 | $50.46 | $14.71 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | 327 mi | $4.11 | $46.24 | $13.44 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | 357 mi | $3.77 | $42.43 | $13.46 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.0 | 306 mi | $4.78 | $53.78 | $14.63 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard AWD | 26.5 | 294 mi | $3.96 | $44.57 | $11.65 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.64 | $40.95 | $11.68 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 25.7 | 303 mi | $3.84 | $43.21 | $11.64 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 28.8 | 311 mi | $4.30 | $48.43 | $13.39 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 26.9 | 337 mi | $4.02 | $45.18 | $13.53 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.4 | 277 mi | $4.85 | $54.51 | $13.42 |
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 North Carolina
With regular gasoline at $3.860 a gallon (EIA Lower Atlantic average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,737.00 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model Y costs $542.16 — $1,194.84 less.
Charging a Tesla Model Y in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $3.61 | $40.56 |
| North Carolina this page | 14.95 | $4.02 | $45.18 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $4.23 | $47.63 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $4.27 | $48.05 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $4.74 | $53.31 |
Other EVs in North Carolina
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$44.36 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$54.64 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$57.60 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$72.16 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$54.86 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$59.95 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$83.34 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$56.57 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model Y charging cost in every state or all EVs in North Carolina.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in North Carolina?
About $4.02 per 100 miles and $45.18 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh/100 mi) at 14.95¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model Y in North Carolina?
About $13.53 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 North Carolina?
On fuel, yes: $542.16 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.