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How often would I have to charge the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Charge every

5days

  • 5 charges in 4 weeks at 33 miles a day.
  • 33 miles a day: about 12,000 miles a year.
  • Range 327 mi. 196 mi between 80% and 20%.
  • 924 miles in 4 weeks: about $43 of power.
  • About $560 a year at 17 cents per kWh.

Pick an EV

Charge to
20% reservekept freeday 1day 2day 3day 4day 5327 mi EPA range2 or more sources196 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.
2026 Tesla Model Y: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimPerformance AWD
MSRP$57,990
EPA range327 mi
kWh per 100 mi27.4 (from MPGe)
MPGe123 MPGe
Battery81 kWh
Miles between 80% and 20%196
Miles in 4 weeks924
Power cost, 4 weeks$43
Power cost a year$560

Best EPA range: higher than 83% of 66 EVs (2026).

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