How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Averaged over the year, popular electric cars drive 100 km for €3.26–€4.05 charged at home, €5.17–€6.42 at public AC posts and €6.12–€7.60 at fast chargers. For comparison, fuel per 100 km: Škoda Octavia Combi (petrol) €11.67 and Škoda Octavia Combi TDI (diesel) €11.83.

Prices as of 8 October 2026: home electricity €0.23/kWh, €0.16/kWh on the night tariff (12-month spot average with network fees, state fees and VAT), public AC €0.29/kWh and fast charging €0.39/kWh. At home and on AC about 12% of the energy is lost in charging.

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Assumptions: 20,000 km a year, 5 years, bought with cash, 80% of charging at home, fuel and electricity prices rising 5% a year; prices as of 8 October 2026. Every assumption can be changed in the calculator.

Charging cost per 100 km

Year average, winter extra included. “Summer” and “winter” are for charging at home.

Car	Home	Public AC	Fast charger	Summer	Winter	Per year (20,000 km)
BYD Sealion 7	€4.05	€6.42	€7.60	€3.25	€5.26	€929
Tesla Model Y	€3.96	€6.27	€7.43	€3.17	€5.14	€907
Tesla Model Y Long Range	€3.96	€6.27	€7.43	€3.17	€5.14	€907
Tesla Model 3	€3.26	€5.17	€6.12	€2.61	€4.23	€747
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	€3.26	€5.17	€6.12	€2.61	€4.23	€747
Toyota bZ4X	€3.66	€5.79	€6.86	€2.93	€4.74	€838
Škoda Elroq	€3.49	€5.54	€6.55	€2.80	€4.53	€801
Kia EV3	€3.47	€5.50	€6.51	€2.78	€4.50	€795

For comparison, fuel per 100 km: Škoda Octavia Combi (petrol) €11.67, Škoda Octavia Combi TDI (diesel) €11.83

Questions and answers

Is charging at night cheaper?

Yes: charged at home only on the night tariff, the Tesla Model Y drives 100 km for about €3.50; only on the day tariff, €5.03. By default the calculator assumes 70% of home charging happens at night.

How much does charging cost in winter?

In winter an EV uses 30% more energy by default and electricity costs more: charged at home, the Tesla Model Y drives 100 km for about €3.17 in summer and €5.14 in winter. On cold days it also uses electricity to warm the cabin and battery.

How much does an electric car spend on charging in a year?

At 20,000 km a year with 80% charged at home: BYD Sealion 7 €929, Tesla Model Y €907, Tesla Model Y Long Range €907, Tesla Model 3 €747, Tesla Model 3 Long Range €747, Toyota bZ4X €838, Škoda Elroq €801 and Kia EV3 €795 in the first year.

How much does a home charger cost?

The calculator counts a home wallbox with installation at €1,300 by default. The price depends on the charger and the electrical work; you can change it for each car.