Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y: home charging cost
At the July 2026 Ofgem price cap (26.11p/kWh), the Tesla Model Y costs less to charge — it is the cheaper of the two to run at 5.7p per mile vs 7.1p for the Ford Mustang Mach-E — a difference of about £135.85 over 10,000 miles of home charging.
Prices based on the Ofgem price cap of 26.11 p/kWh, effective 1 July 2026.Source: Ofgem
| Ford Mustang Mach-EExtended Range RWD | Tesla Model YLong Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Full charge cost | £26.11 | £22.25 |
| Cost per mile | 7.1p | 5.7p |
| 20-80% on a 7 kW wallbox | 7 hr 33 min | 6 hr 26 min |
| Usable battery | 88 kWh | 75 kWh |
| WLTP range | 372 miles | 387 miles |
| Efficiency | 4.2 mi/kWh | 5.2 mi/kWh |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
At a glance
Ford Mustang Mach-E£26.11
Tesla Model Y£22.25
Ford Mustang Mach-E7.1p
Tesla Model Y5.7p
Ford Mustang Mach-E7 hr 33 min
Tesla Model Y6 hr 26 min
The bigger battery costs more to fill but is not necessarily more expensive to run — cost per mile depends on efficiency, not battery size. Costs include ~12% AC charging losses.