Boston Tesla Model Y Juniper driver stunned at cost compared to gas after 282 miles

After just 282 miles of action in his brand-new Tesla Model Y Juniper, this Boston driver was left stunned at the charging costs in comparison to gas.

It’s supposed to be cheaper and cleaner, a real win-win.

But sometimes charging EVs might not be the money-saving deal we’d like it to be, with electricity prices skyrocketing.

In this particular case, a man from Boston was left aghast as his first full charge of a brand-new Tesla Model Y Juniper clocked in at a wild rate.

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The electric versus gas saga is continuing to roll on in 2025, as vastly contradictory reports are coming in from new EV drivers.

As recently as yesterday, this Tesla owner revealed that they were saving $100 on gas every month after switching from a ‘fuel-efficient’ Ford Focus.

However, others claim that energy suppliers are charging new EV owners higher prices for a full battery compared to their old ICE gas tanks.

In a Facebook post on the Tesla Model Y 2015-26+ Juniper owners group, one man revealed that his first full charge racked up a $41 bill.

“Here in Boston, gasoline is only $2.60/gal. Electricity (via Eversource) is $0.33/kWh + a $10 fee per customer,” the new Juniper owner said.

While Tesla worked out that he had saved $15 on gas, the man claimed that he was actually much worse off.

“Anyone else pay more for electricity than gasoline?” he quizzed.

Of course, there’s a lot to take into consideration when getting the most out of your EV and charging kits.

In fact, a new California initiative is getting energy companies to lean into ‘off-peak’ charging habits. They’re reducing the variable rates for charging the battery when grid demand is lower.

Changing your habits and getting the best rates is already saving people in Cali a good $200 a year.

More and more people are trying to change their habits to reduce the hours spent plugged in during the evenings. And this Boston man could reduce his bill by half by adopting the off-peak philosophy.

Many pointed out that his 33 cents per mile was outlandishly high, too, with people using the same supplier getting rates closer to 20 cents.

This isn’t the car’s fault, though.

In fact, the Tesla Model Y Juniper has some glowing reviews from its new owners, such as this man who drove it every day for a month before giving an honest breakdown.

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