Question 1

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at home in the UK?

Accepted Answer

At the current Ofgem price cap of 27.69p/kWh (Q1 2026), charging a Tesla Model Y Long Range (75 kWh battery) from 0–100% costs around £20.27. For a typical driver doing 200 miles per week, home charging costs roughly £600–£700 per year depending on the model.

Question 2

How much does Tesla Supercharging cost per kWh in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Tesla Supercharger pricing for Tesla owners in the UK averages around 55p/kWh, though it ranges from 40p to 67p depending on location and time of day. Peak hours (typically 4–8pm) are more expensive. Non-Tesla EV drivers pay approximately 77p/kWh.

Question 3

Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla at home or at a Supercharger?

Accepted Answer

Home charging is significantly cheaper. At 27p/kWh home rate vs 55p/kWh at a Supercharger, home charging costs roughly half the price. For a driver doing 200 miles per week, home charging costs around £550/year vs £1,100/year at Superchargers exclusively.

Question 4

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla per mile in the UK?

Accepted Answer

For a Tesla Model Y (3.7 miles/kWh efficiency) charged at home (27p/kWh), the cost is approximately 7p per mile. At a Supercharger (55p/kWh), it's around 15p per mile. Compare this to a petrol car at 35 mpg with petrol at 132p/litre, which costs approximately 19p per mile.

Tesla Charging Cost Calculator UK

Tesla Charging Cost Calculator UK