The cost to charge an electric car is influenced by many variables. Will you charge at home? Do you plan to use public charging stations? How often do you take road trips? Where do you live? What’s the weather like? And on, and on, and on.
With that said, people can still get a basic idea of what electric car ownership may cost, and the best way to do so is by asking actual EV owners. Many popular YouTube influencers have taken the time to break down the total cost of ownership of vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Of course, charging costs is a primary factor in the total cost of ownership.
Tall Tesla Guy has owned his Tesla Model Y for about nine months. He’s kept track of everything he’s spent on the car. In his recent video, which is embedded at the top of the page, he breaks down his charging costs over the nine months. Based on his data, it has cost him about $35 per month to run the Model Y.
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