Tesla Tesla Model Y cost per km
Exact running cost by city, daily distance, and electricity rate.
Running cost in Mumbai
That's 84% cheaper than petrol (₹6.56/km)
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Petrol comparison
What would petrol cost instead?
India avg ~₹105/L
At 16 km/L
₹6.56/km
Monthly fuel cost by daily commute
Based on Mumbai rates. Swipe table on mobile.
| Daily km | Monthly km | Tesla Tesla Model Y | Petrol | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km | 300 | ₹317 | ₹1,969 | ₹1,652 |
| 30 km | 900 | ₹950 | ₹5,906 | ₹4,956 |
| 50 km | 1,500 | ₹1,584 | ₹9,844 | ₹8,260 |
| 80 km | 2,400 | ₹2,535 | ₹15,750 | ₹13,215 |
| 100 km | 3,000 | ₹3,168 | ₹19,688 | ₹16,519 |
Annual savings at 40 km/day
₹80,393/ year
That's ₹4.02 L saved in fuel alone over 5 years of owning the Tesla Tesla Model Y, vs driving an equivalent petrol car.
How much does the Tesla Tesla Model Y really cost to run?
At India's average residential electricity rate of ₹8/kWh, the Tesla Tesla Model Y runs at approximately ₹0.88 per km — based on its efficiency of 9.09 km per kWh. For context, an equivalent petrol car doing 16 km/L at ₹105/L costs ₹6.56/km — nearly 7.5× more.
The per-km math
| EV efficiency | 9.09 km / kWh |
| Electricity cost | ₹8 / kWh (India avg) |
| EV running cost | ₹0.88 / km |
| Petrol mileage | 16 km / L |
| Petrol cost | ₹105 / L (India avg) |
| Petrol running cost | ₹6.56 / km |
What this means monthly
At the default Indian urban commute of 50 km/day (≈1,500 km/month):
- Tesla Tesla Model Y electricity cost: ₹1,320/month
- Equivalent petrol cost: ₹9,844/month
- Monthly savings: ₹8,524/month
Over 5 years that's approximately ₹5.11 L saved in fuel alone — before counting maintenance and insurance savings.
Why electricity is cheaper
Burning 1 litre of petrol releases about 9.1 kWh of usable energy — but a petrol engine only converts ~20-25% of that to actual motion. The rest is heat lost through the radiator and exhaust. EVs convert ~85-90% of stored battery energy into motion. So you're paying for 4× less energy waste with an EV. That's the real reason the Tesla Tesla Model Y crushes petrol on per-km cost — not because electricity is cheap in India (it isn't particularly), but because EVs are simply more efficient.
Caveats to the math
- DC fast charging (public networks) costs 2-3× home rates. The Tesla Tesla Model Y would cost ₹2.20/km on DC if you charge exclusively there — still cheaper than petrol.
- Electricity slabs — once you cross 500 units/month, your tariff jumps. Most EV owners stay in the 300-500 slab shown above.
- Battery degradation — after 5-7 years, the Tesla Tesla Model Y's usable range drops 10-15%, which raises per-km cost slightly.
- Solar — if you have rooftop solar, the Tesla Tesla Model Y can run at ~₹0.50/km during daylight charging.
Tesla Tesla Model Y cost per km FAQs
What is the cost per km of the Tesla Tesla Model Y?+
The Tesla Tesla Model Y costs approximately ₹0.88 per km at India's average electricity rate of ₹8/kWh. That's 87% cheaper than running a petrol car doing 16 km/L at ₹105/L (which costs ₹6.56/km).
How much does it cost to charge the Tesla Tesla Model Y?+
At ₹8/kWh and 9.09 km/kWh efficiency, driving 100 km in the Tesla Tesla Model Y consumes about 11.0 kWh and costs roughly ₹88. A full charge from empty costs approximately ₹440.
What is the monthly fuel cost of the Tesla Tesla Model Y?+
Driving 50 km/day (1,500 km/month), the Tesla Tesla Model Y costs approximately ₹1,320/month in electricity — vs ₹9,844/month for petrol. You save ₹8,524/month.
Does the Tesla Tesla Model Y cost change by city?+
Yes — city electricity tariffs vary from ₹5.4/kWh (Chandigarh) to ₹10.7/kWh (Bangalore). Use the city selector above to see your exact cost. Most Tesla Tesla Model Y owners report effective rates of ₹7-10/kWh after billing slabs and fixed charges.
Is public charging more expensive?+
DC fast charging at public networks typically costs ₹15-22/kWh (2-3× home rates), so ₹1.94–₹2.42/km. The math above assumes home charging — which is where 80%+ of EV kilometers are refueled in India.