What an EV adds
to your power bill
about 275 kWh a month for a Model Y
275 kWh a month. That's what 1,000 miles in a Model Y Long Range AWD adds to your meter, using the EPA's 27.5 kWh per 100 miles. The EPA number is measured at the wall, so charging losses are already in it. At the US average of 18.31¢ that's $50 more on your bill.
kWh added per monthBy trim and miles driven.
| Trim | 500 mi | 1,000 mi | 1,500 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | 122 | 243 | 365 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | 123 | 246 | 370 |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | 132 | 264 | 396 |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | 151 | 302 | 454 |
| Model Y Standard RWD | 122 | 243 | 365 |
| Model Y Long Range RWD | 126 | 252 | 378 |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | 137 | 275 | 412 |
| Model Y Performance AWD | 160 | 320 | 480 |
| Model S | 136 | 271 | 407 |
| Model X | 161 | 322 | 483 |
| Cybertruck AWD | 215 | 429 | 644 |
What that costsCheapest, middle and priciest state, 1,000 mi.
| State | ¢/kWh | Model Y LR AWD | Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $35 | $55 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $44 | $69 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $132 | $206 |
Spotting it on the bill. Most homes use several hundred kWh a month before an EV, so a Model Y can be a large share of the jump in your first bill. If your utility has tiered pricing, those extra kWh can land in a pricier tier, so the real cost per kWh can sit above your state's average. If it offers a time-of-use or EV plan, charging overnight is where the savings are.
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Electricity: residential average, July 2026, EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A. Gas: regular retail, week of Oct 12, 2026, EIA weekly retail gasoline by area. Efficiency: EPA combined kWh per 100 miles, which already includes charging losses, from fueleconomy.gov. Monthly figures use 1,000 miles.
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