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How often would I have to charge the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Charge every

4days

  • 7 charges in 4 weeks at 33 miles a day.
  • 33 miles a day: about 12,000 miles a year.
  • Range 244 mi. 146 mi between 80% and 20%.
  • 924 miles in 4 weeks: about $41 of power.
  • About $530 a year at 17 cents per kWh.

Pick an EV

Charge to
20% reservekept freeday 1day 2day 3day 4244 mi EPA range2 or more sources146 mi between charges
Battery at the end of each day. Stamp: plug in that night. Tap a day to make it a 200 mi trip.
2021 Tesla Model Y: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimStandard Range RWD
MSRP$39,990
EPA range244 mi
kWh per 100 mi26.0 kWh/100 mi
MPGe129 MPGe
Battery75 kWh
Miles between 80% and 20%146
Miles in 4 weeks924
Power cost, 4 weeks$41
Power cost a year$530

Best EPA range: higher than 81% of 17 EVs (2021).

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold, speed, loads and battery age cut it. 20% kept in reserve.

Home charging every night at one price. Fast-charging costs not included.

How values are checked