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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model Y in South Carolina (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model Y in South Carolina costs about $4.23 per 100 miles and $47.63 a month at 15.76¢/kWh; a full charge is about $14.27. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-y/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# 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 100 miles:** $4.23 (15.76¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $571.54 (vs $1,737.00 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $14.27 (337 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $47.63 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model Y trims: charging cost in South Carolina

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model Y home charging cost in South Carolina at 15.76¢/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 | $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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## 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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-y/) | 14.95 | $4.02 | $45.18 |
| South Carolina this page | 15.76 | $4.23 | $47.63 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-y/) | 15.90 | $4.27 | $48.05 |

## Other EVs in South Carolina

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-3/) $46.76 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-s/) $57.60 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-model-x/) $60.72 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/tesla-cybertruck/) $76.07 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $57.83 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $63.20 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $87.86 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $59.64 ( / 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 South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/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.

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