Tesla in South Carolina, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in South Carolina
Charging a 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at South Carolina's average residential price of 15.76¢/kWh costs about $4.23 per 100 miles and $47.63 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (337 miles EPA range) costs about $14.27.
Per month
$47.6313,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $4.2315.76¢/kWh
- Per year
- $571.54vs $1,737.00 for gas
- Full charge
- $14.27337 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $47.6313,500 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 South 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 | $4.73 | $53.19 | $15.51 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | 327 mi | $4.33 | $48.75 | $14.17 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | 357 mi | $3.98 | $44.72 | $14.19 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.0 | 306 mi | $5.04 | $56.70 | $15.42 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard AWD | 26.5 | 294 mi | $4.18 | $46.98 | $12.28 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.84 | $43.16 | $12.32 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 25.7 | 303 mi | $4.05 | $45.55 | $12.27 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 28.8 | 311 mi | $4.54 | $51.05 | $14.11 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 26.9 | 337 mi | $4.23 | $47.63 | $14.27 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.4 | 277 mi | $5.11 | $57.47 | $14.15 |
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 South 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 $571.54 — $1,165.46 less.
Charging a Tesla Model Y in nearby states
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $4.02 | $45.18 |
| South Carolina this page | 15.76 | $4.23 | $47.63 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $4.27 | $48.05 |
Other EVs in South Carolina
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$46.76 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$57.60 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$60.72 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$76.07 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$57.83 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$63.20 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$87.86 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$59.64 / month33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range
See the Tesla Model Y charging cost in every state or all EVs in South Carolina.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in South Carolina?
About $4.23 per 100 miles and $47.63 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh/100 mi) at 15.76¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model Y in South Carolina?
About $14.27 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 South Carolina?
On fuel, yes: $571.54 a year versus $1,737.00 for a 30 mpg car at $3.860/gal.