What it costs to charge a 2026 Tesla Model Y in Michigan
Short answer
Charging at home 1,000 miles a month at 21.2¢ per kWh. That's 5.4¢ a mile and $653 a year.
A full charge at home costs about $16.50, for 303 miles of EPA range.
Michigan's average home electricity rate, September 2025 to August 2026 (EIA).
Change the version, miles or price
- Per year
- $653
- Per mile
- 5.4¢
- Over 5 years
- $3,267
- Full charge
- $16.50
Every 2026 Model Y version in Michigan
| Version | Drive | EPA rating | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | RWD | 24.3 kWh/100 mi | $51 | $16.53321 mi |
| Model Y Long Range RWD | RWD | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | $53 | $19.06357 mi |
| Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels)(used in headline figures) | RWD | 25.7 kWh/100 mi | $54 | $16.50303 mi |
| Model Y Standard AWD | AWD | 26.5 kWh/100 mi | $56 | $16.51294 mi |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | AWD | 27.5 kWh/100 mi | $58 | $19.06327 mi |
| Model Y Performance AWD | AWD | 32 kWh/100 mi | $68 | $20.75306 mi |
Model Y vs. Toyota RAV4 in Michigan
The Model Y costs about $530 a year less to run here.Counting Michigan's EV fee of $267 or more, the saving is about $263 at most.
See the break-evenMichigan charges EVs $267 a year or more
On top of the registration every car pays, Michigan charges electric cars an extra $267 a year or more, about $22 a month. That is for EVs up to 8,000 lbs gross vehicle weight; heavier ones pay more. The fee is tied to Michigan's gas tax, and rose from $160 when that tax went up in 2026.
States charge these fees in place of the gas tax an electric car never pays. Driven the same 1,000 miles a month here, the Toyota RAV4 (41 mpg) pays about $210 a year in state and federal gas tax.
EV fee: Michigan state government, checked October 2026. Fuel tax: EIA, July 2026 (revised).
Electricity in Michigan costs 8% more than a year ago
Michigan's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 21.2¢ per kWh, 1.5¢ more than the 12 months before. It moves through the year: over those 12 months, from 19.5¢ in January 2026 to 23.1¢ in July 2026. At 1,000 miles a month, the Model Y costs about $4 a month more to charge than in the 12 months before.
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EIA monthly retail sales data, residential customers.
Michigan is the 14th most expensive state to charge a Model Y
38th cheapest of the 50 states and DC, at 1,000 miles a month. See every state
- 1North Dakota$32
- 2Nebraska$33
- 3Idaho$33
- 4Louisiana$34
- 5Utah$34
- 36Illinois$49
- 37Pennsylvania$54
- 38Michigan$54
- 39Maryland$55
- 40New Jersey$61
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Michigan?
About $54 a month for 1,000 miles, or $653 a year, for the 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) (25.7 kWh/100 mi) at 21.2¢ per kWh. That works out to 5.4¢ a mile.
Which Model Y version is cheapest to charge?
The Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) (24.3 kWh/100 mi), at about $51 a month in Michigan. The 2026 Model Y comes in 6 EPA-rated versions.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Michigan?
About $16.50 at home for the 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels), at 21.2¢ per kWh. That is the electricity drawn from the wall to drive its full EPA range of 303 miles (about 78 kWh), so it includes charging losses; a top-up from 20% to 80% costs roughly 60% of it.
Does Michigan charge an extra fee for electric cars?
Yes. Michigan charges electric cars an extra $267 a year or more, about $22 a month, beyond what every car pays to register. That is for EVs up to 8,000 lbs gross vehicle weight; heavier ones pay more. The fee is tied to Michigan's gas tax, and rose from $160 when that tax went up in 2026.
Is electricity getting more expensive in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 21.2¢ per kWh, 1.5¢ more than the 12 months before. Source: EIA's monthly retail sales data.
Does this include energy lost while charging?
Yes. EPA measures an electric car's efficiency from the wall outlet, so the electricity lost while charging is already in the kWh per 100 miles figure.
Efficiency: U.S. EPA ratings for the 2026 model year. Gas prices: EIA weekly survey, week of November 9, 2026. Electricity: EIA average home rates, September 2025 to August 2026. Fuel taxes: EIA, July 2026 (revised). How we calculate