What it costs to charge a 2026 Tesla Model Y in Virginia
Short answer
Charging at home 1,000 miles a month at 16.7¢ per kWh. That's 4.3¢ a mile and $515 a year.
A full charge at home costs about $13.00, for 303 miles of EPA range.
Virginia's average home electricity rate, September 2025 to August 2026 (EIA).
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- Per year
- $515
- Per mile
- 4.3¢
- Over 5 years
- $2,575
- Full charge
- $13.00
Every 2026 Model Y version in Virginia
| Version | Drive | EPA rating | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | RWD | 24.3 kWh/100 mi | $41 | $13.03321 mi |
| Model Y Long Range RWD | RWD | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | $42 | $15.02357 mi |
| Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels)(used in headline figures) | RWD | 25.7 kWh/100 mi | $43 | $13.00303 mi |
| Model Y Standard AWD | AWD | 26.5 kWh/100 mi | $44 | $13.01294 mi |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | AWD | 27.5 kWh/100 mi | $46 | $15.02327 mi |
| Model Y Performance AWD | AWD | 32 kWh/100 mi | $53 | $16.35306 mi |
Model Y vs. Toyota RAV4 in Virginia
The Model Y costs about $557 a year less to run here.Counting Virginia's $135.63 EV fee and highway use fee for the RAV4 (about $57), the saving is about $479.
See the break-evenVirginia charges EVs $135.63 a year
On top of the registration every car pays, Virginia charges electric cars an extra $135.63 a year, about $11 a month. That is the rate from July 2026. Drivers can pay by the mile through Virginia's Mileage Choice program instead.
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 $178 a year in state and federal gas tax, plus about $57 in Virginia's highway use fee.
EV fee: Virginia state government; highway use fee: Virginia state government, checked October 2026. Fuel tax: EIA, July 2026 (revised).
Electricity in Virginia costs 12% more than a year ago
Virginia's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 16.7¢ per kWh, 1.7¢ more than the 12 months before. It moves through the year: over those 12 months, from 15.3¢ in December 2025 to 17.6¢ in August 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.
Virginia is about average to charge a Model Y
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model Y in Virginia?
About $43 a month for 1,000 miles, or $515 a year, for the 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) (25.7 kWh/100 mi) at 16.7¢ per kWh. That works out to 4.3¢ a mile.
Which Model Y version is cheapest to charge?
The Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) (24.3 kWh/100 mi), at about $41 a month in Virginia. The 2026 Model Y comes in 6 EPA-rated versions.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model Y in Virginia?
About $13.00 at home for the 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels), at 16.7¢ 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 Virginia charge an extra fee for electric cars?
Yes. Virginia charges electric cars an extra $135.63 a year, about $11 a month, beyond what every car pays to register. That is the rate from July 2026. Drivers can pay by the mile through Virginia's Mileage Choice program instead.
Is electricity getting more expensive in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia's average home rate over the 12 months to August 2026 was 16.7¢ per kWh, 1.7¢ 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