Cost to charge a Tesla Model Y on Shell Recharge
A 20% → 80% top-up costs £35.55 at Shell Recharge's 79.0p/kWh PAYG rate, delivering 45.0kWh and roughly 145 miles of range — about 24.5p/mile.
Cost by SOC range (PAYG)
| Session | kWh added | Cost | Range added | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 → 80% | 52.5kWh | £41.48 | 169 mi | 24.5p/mile |
| 20 → 80% | 45.0kWh | £35.55 | 145 mi | 24.5p/mile |
| 0 → 100% | 75.0kWh | £59.25 | 242 mi | 24.5p/mile |
How long will it take?
The Tesla Model Y peaks at 250kW DC; Shell Recharge's top chargers go up to 175kW. The session is limited by whichever is lower — in this case 175kW.
A 10 → 80% top-up takes around 24m, delivering an average of 130.5kW across the session.
Open the time calculator for a different SOC range, charger speed, or ambient temperature.
Worth knowing
- Shell Recharge accepts contactless bank card payment at all post-November-2024 chargers, so no app is required.
- Plug type required: CCS, CHAdeMO, Type2. The Model Y uses CCS for DC charging.
- Last verified tariff: 2026-04-01. Source.