Charging Costs for 2024 Tesla Model Y in Pennsylvania
You pay $12 to $17 to fully charge a 2024 Tesla Model Y at home in Pennsylvania. This cost uses the state average electricity rate of $0.18 per kWh. It also adds 10% for typical charging losses.
Battery size changes the exact amount. The rear-wheel drive (RWD) model has about 60 kWh usable capacity. Long Range all-wheel drive (AWD) uses 75 kWh. The Performance version reaches 79 kWh. At $0.18 per kWh, a full charge costs $10.80 for RWD before losses. Add 10% losses, and it hits $11.88. Long Range runs $13.50 before losses or $14.85 after. Performance tops at $14.22 or $15.64.
Most drivers skip full charges from empty. They top up from 20% to 100%. That takes 48 to 60 kWh. You spend $9 to $12 on those charges at home.
Think in miles too. The Model Y gets good efficiency. At $0.18 per kWh, home charging costs 4 to 6 cents per mile. Drive 1,000 miles a month. Your electricity bill hits $45 to $65. Public fast chargers cost more. They charge $0.40 per kWh. The same energy then runs $24 to $32 for a near-full charge.
Model Y Full Charge Costs at $0.18 per kWh
| Model Y Variant | Usable Battery (kWh) | Cost Before Losses | Cost With 10% Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 60 | $10.80 | $11.88 |
| Long Range AWD | 75 | $13.50 | $14.85 |
| Performance | 79 | $14.22 | $15.64 |
Several factors shift your real cost.
- Time of day: Off-peak rates drop to $0.12 to $0.15 per kWh. Charge at night for savings.
- Utility: PECO, PPL, or Met-Ed set different rates across Pennsylvania.
- Weather: Cold cuts range. You use more kWh in winter. High speeds do the same.
- Your setup: A 240V Level 2 charger speeds things up. Schedule it for cheap hours.
Cut costs with these steps:
- Join your utility's EV time-of-use plan for off-peak rates.
- Use the Tesla app to schedule charges after off-peak starts.
- Precondition the battery and cabin while plugged in. This saves energy in cold weather.
- Inflate tires right and ditch roof racks. Both boost efficiency.
- Add rooftop solar panels. They drop your effective kWh cost. A full charge can fall to $5 to $10 over time.
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