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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model Y in Tennessee (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model Y in Tennessee costs about $3.61 per 100 miles and $40.56 a month at 13.42¢/kWh; a full charge is about $12.15. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-y/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Tennessee

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD** (26.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Tennessee's average residential price of 13.42¢/kWh costs about **$3.61 per 100 miles** and **$40.56 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (337 miles EPA range) costs about **$12.15**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $3.61 (13.42¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $486.68 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $12.15 (337 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $40.56 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model Y trims: charging cost in Tennessee

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model Y home charging cost in Tennessee at 13.42¢/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 | $4.03 | $45.29 | $13.21 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | 327 mi | $3.69 | $41.51 | $12.07 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | 357 mi | $3.39 | $38.08 | $12.09 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.0 | 306 mi | $4.29 | $48.28 | $13.13 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard AWD | 26.5 | 294 mi | $3.56 | $40.01 | $10.46 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 24.3 | 321 mi | $3.27 | $36.76 | $10.49 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 25.7 | 303 mi | $3.45 | $38.79 | $10.45 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 28.8 | 311 mi | $3.86 | $43.47 | $12.02 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 26.9 | 337 mi | $3.61 | $40.56 | $12.15 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 32.4 | 277 mi | $4.35 | $48.93 | $12.05 |

## 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 Tennessee

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 $486.68 — $1,378.57 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model Y in nearby states

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tennessee this page | 13.42 | $3.61 | $40.56 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-y/) | 13.80 | $3.71 | $41.70 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/tesla-model-y/) | 14.37 | $3.86 | $43.43 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/tesla-model-y/) | 14.43 | $3.88 | $43.61 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/tesla-model-y/) | 14.95 | $4.02 | $45.18 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/tesla-model-y/) | 15.90 | $4.27 | $48.05 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/tesla-model-y/) | 16.02 | $4.30 | $48.41 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/tesla-model-y/) | 16.33 | $4.39 | $49.35 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/tesla-model-y/) | 17.64 | $4.74 | $53.31 |

## Other EVs in Tennessee

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-3/) $39.82 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-s/) $49.05 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-x/) $51.70 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-cybertruck/) $64.78 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $49.24 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $53.81 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $74.81 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $50.78 ( / 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 Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $3.61 per 100 miles and $40.56 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (26.9 kWh/100 mi) at 13.42¢/kWh.

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

About $12.15 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 Tennessee?

On fuel, yes: $486.68 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.

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