ChargeCost

Compare EV home charging costs

Pick any two models we cover and see full-charge cost, running cost per mile and charging time side by side.

Prices based on the Ofgem price cap of 26.11 p/kWh, effective 1 July 2026.Source: Ofgem

The Tesla Model Y Long Range RWDis cheaper to run — about £74.42 less per 10,000 miles of home charging at the current price cap.

Full charge cost (lower is better)
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD£22.25
Tesla Model 3 RWD£17.06
Running cost per mile (lower is better)
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD5.7p
Tesla Model 3 RWD6.5p
20-80% time on a 7 kW wallbox (lower is better)
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD6 hr 26 min
Tesla Model 3 RWD4 hr 56 min
Battery
75 vs 57.5 kWh
WLTP range
387 vs 318 mi
Efficiency
5.2 vs 4.6 mi/kWh
Max AC
11 vs 11 kW

Full breakdowns: Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD · Tesla Model 3 RWD

These figures assume the Ofgem price cap, a 7 kW wallbox and a 20–80% charge. To compare two cars on your charger, tariff and charge window, use the calculator’s “Compare two” mode.

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