Cost Breakdown for Tesla Model Y
- Home charging: $4.45 per 100 miles (using a 320-mile range and $0.17/kWh electricity rates), equating to 4.3–4.7¢ per mile depending on the variant.
- Supercharging: $14–$21 per 100 miles for fast charging.
- Compared to gas vehicles: Home charging costs 60–65% less than compact gas SUVs (e.g., $10.96 per 100 miles for a 28-mpg gas SUV).
Comparison With Other EVs
Specific data for other popular EVs (e.g., Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Bolt) isn’t provided in available sources, but general EV charging trends apply:
- Similar-sized EVs with comparable battery sizes (e.g., 75–80 kWh) would incur comparable home charging costs if efficiency and electricity rates are similar.
- Efficiency differences: Less efficient EVs (e.g., larger batteries or lower range-per-kWh) would have higher per-mile costs. For example, a 100 kWh EV (like the Tesla Model X) costs ~$17.55 to fully charge, translating to ~5¢ per mile, slightly more than the Model Y.
Key Factors Influencing Costs
- Electricity rates: Vary by region (e.g., higher in California vs. Texas).
- Charging method: Home charging is 3–5x cheaper than public fast charging.
- Battery efficiency: EVs with higher kWh/mile ratings yield lower costs (e.g., Model Y Long Range’s 330-mile range vs. Performance’s 303 miles).
For precise comparisons to non-Tesla EVs, exact kWh consumption and local electricity rates are necessary. However, the Model Y’s 4–5¢/mile range aligns with typical mid-size EV charging costs under similar conditions.
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