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Home BackupJune 15, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home?

Short answer: Charging a Tesla Model Y (82kWh) from empty costs $8.20-$16.40 at typical US electricity rates ($0.10-$0.20/kWh). Most EV owners add 30-40 miles per day, costing $1.50-$3.00 per day or $45-$90 per month. Level 2 charging at 48A adds about 37 miles per hour.

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Cost by Vehicle and Rate

Vehicle Battery Full charge @ $0.13/kWh Per mile
Tesla Model 3 75 kWh $9.75 $0.03
Tesla Model Y 82 kWh $10.66 $0.03
Ford F-150 Lightning 131 kWh $17.03 $0.05
Chevy Bolt 65 kWh $8.45 $0.03

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