Cost to Charge a Tesla Model Y in Massachusetts

$26.63 for a full charge at 29.61¢/kWh — $8.14 per 100 miles, about $977 a year.

Charging details

Massachusetts residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Tesla Model Y in Massachusetts

$26.63 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$8.14
Per mile
$0.08
Per year
$977
vs petrol / yr
$657
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Tesla Model Y
Item Energy Cost
This charge 89.9 kWh $26.63
Full charge (0–100%) 89.9 kWh $26.63
Per 100 miles 27.5 kWh $8.14
Per year (12,000 mi) 3300.0 kWh $977
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $657

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Tesla Model Y from empty in Massachusetts costs $26.63. The car draws 89.9 kWh from the wall for a full 327-mile charge, and Massachusetts residential electricity averages 29.61¢ per kWh. That works out at $8.14 per 100 miles, or $0.08 a mile.

Massachusetts is more expensive than average: 29.61¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 49 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $11.79 to fill in Nevada and $47.41 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.7× cheaper per mile: $8.14 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $657 saved.

Similar EVs in Massachusetts

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Massachusetts
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Tesla Model S 27.1 kWh $32.90 $963
Hyundai Ioniq 6 28 kWh $26.20 $995
Subaru Solterra 28 kWh $23.88 $995
Toyota bZ 28 kWh $23.88 $995
BMW iX 28.6 kWh $36.75 $1,016
Tesla Model 3 26.4 kWh $27.05 $938

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Tesla Model Y in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Rhode Island 29.23 $26.29 $965
New York 29.49 $26.52 $973
Maine 29.59 $26.61 $976
California 34.74 $31.24 $1,146
Hawaii 52.72 $47.41 $1,740

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Massachusetts?
$26.63 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 89.9 kWh at the wall and Massachusetts residential electricity averages 29.61¢ per kWh.
How much does a Tesla Model Y cost per mile in Massachusetts?
About $0.08 a mile, or $8.14 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $977 of electricity.
Is charging a Tesla Model Y cheaper than petrol in Massachusetts?
Yes — 1.7 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $8.14 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $657 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Tesla Model Y at 327 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 27.5 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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