EV Charging & Petrol Cost Calculators

Estimate charging costs and compare electric and fuel-powered travel.

Important: Imported examples, country tariff defaults, fuel prices and savings claims are illustrative and may be outdated or not applicable to you. Enter current local rates and equipment data; actual bills can include slabs, taxes and fixed charges. Regional content is retained for reference and is not a verified tariff or guarantee.

Estimate electric vehicle charging cost and compare it with fuel cost per distance. Enter your own energy consumption, charger losses, distance and local energy and fuel prices; actual vehicle use varies.

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EV Charging Cost Calculator Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

EV Charging Cost Calculator

Use this EV charging cost calculator to price an electric-car battery top-up, cost per mile or kilometre, and monthly driving. Include charging losses, then try your home, off-peak or public electricity rate. Charger installation and parking fees are separate.

Quick answer. Cost per charge = usable battery kWh × charge added (%) ÷ 100 ÷ charging efficiency × electricity rate. A 60 kWh battery going from 20% to 80% needs 40 wall kWh at 90% efficiency; multiply 40 by your tariff.

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate $ per kWh (USD)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The $0.17/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live United States average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in United States?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing $6.80 at the $0.17/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	$4.53
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	$6.80
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	$9.07

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

Efficiency is the share of purchased electricity that reaches the battery. The 90% starting value is a modelling assumption, not a guarantee for a particular car. Use usable battery capacity, not gross capacity. Estimated time is wall energy divided by charger power; the car’s AC limit, tapering, weather and scheduling can make a session longer. Public parking, connection and idle fees are not included.

Worked example

Charging a 60 kWh usable battery from 20% to 80% adds 36 kWh. At 90% charging efficiency you buy 40 kWh from the wall. A hypothetical 7p/kWh tariff costs £2.80; the £0.2611/kWh reference costs £10.44. At 16 kWh/100 km, that top-up represents about 225 km (140 miles), before driving-condition changes.

Typical home charging costs (20% → 80%)

Battery size	Energy from the wall	Cost at $0.17 / £0.07 off-peak
40 kWh (small hatch)	≈ 27 kWh	$4.60 / £1.87
50 kWh	≈ 33 kWh	$5.67 / £2.33
60 kWh (typical crossover)	≈ 40 kWh	$6.80 / £2.80
75 kWh	≈ 50 kWh	$8.50 / £3.50
82 kWh	≈ 55 kWh	$9.29 / £3.83
100 kWh (large SUV)	≈ 67 kWh	$11.33 / £4.67

Charge for less at home

Move to an EV time-of-use tariff. Overnight rates are often a third of the standard rate — this is the single biggest lever, worth more than anything else on this list.
Schedule charging in the car, not just the charger. Both should agree, or the car may start charging on the expensive rate.
Charge to 80% for daily use. The last 20% charges slowly, wastes more energy as heat and ages the pack faster.
Precondition while plugged in. Heating the cabin from the wall rather than the battery preserves range in winter.
Pair with solar if you have it. Self-consumed solar is the cheapest electricity you will ever put in a car.
Check standby draw of the wallbox. Some units idle at 5–10 W, which is 40–90 kWh a year.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

A 60 kWh usable battery charged from 20% to 80% needs 36 kWh in the battery or 40 kWh at the wall at 90% efficiency. Multiply 40 by your unit rate: $6.80 at $0.17/kWh, £10.44 at £0.2611/kWh, or ₹320 at ₹8/kWh. Each rate is an explicit scenario; your bill controls the answer.

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

Substantially. Home electricity is usually $0.15–$0.30 per kWh, while public DC rapid charging commonly runs 2–4 times higher once network fees are included. For drivers who can charge at home, rapid charging is best treated as a road-trip convenience, not a routine.

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Not all the electricity you pay for reaches the battery — some is lost in the onboard charger, cabling and thermal management. Home AC charging is typically 85–92% efficient, so a 36 kWh top-up actually costs you about 40 kWh at the meter. Ignoring this understates your real cost by roughly 10%.

How much does it cost to charge an EV per 100 km?

At 6.5 km per kWh and $0.17/kWh, roughly $2.60 per 100 km. On a UK off-peak rate it can be under £1.20 per 100 km. The calculator works this out from your own efficiency figure.

Does charging cost more in winter?

Yes, typically 15–30% more per kilometre. Cold batteries need preconditioning, cabin heating draws directly from the pack, and tyre rolling resistance rises. Enter your winter efficiency figure separately to see the difference.

Can I use this as a Tesla charging cost calculator in Australia?

Yes. Enter the usable battery capacity and consumption for your exact Model 3, Model Y or other variant, then your Australian home tariff. There is no single battery size or efficiency shared by every Tesla. Include charging losses and exclude solar export value only if it is genuinely zero.

Does this include the price of installing a home charger?

No. It estimates electricity to charge the car, not installation or charger purchase cost. Add an installer quote separately when budgeting for home charging.

Can I calculate PHEV charging cost?

Yes, for the battery-powered part: use the plug-in hybrid’s smaller usable battery and electric consumption. Petrol used after the battery is depleted is separate and is not included in this charging result.

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AE regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator UAE

Calculate EV charging costs in the UAE in AED per charge and per kilometre. Use the variable rate on your own electricity bill or the charging operator’s quote; emirate, customer category, fuel surcharges and taxes can change the effective price.

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate AED per kWh (AED)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The AED 0.3/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live UAE average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in UAE?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing AED 12.00 at the AED 0.3/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	AED 8.00
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	AED 12.00
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	AED 16.00

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in the UAE

UAE electricity is billed on a slab structure that also depends on the customer category. In Dubai, DEWA charges expatriate residential customers in four consumption bands rising from 23 to 38 fils per kWh, with UAE nationals on a separate subsidised scale. Bills also carry a fuel surcharge, meter charges and municipality housing fees. Many apartments in newer developments are additionally connected to district cooling, which is billed entirely separately by providers such as Empower and typically includes a fixed capacity charge that you pay even when the apartment is empty.

When ev home charging costs peak in the UAE

Costs peak from May through September, when cooling runs almost continuously and consumption commonly moves into the highest tariff slab. The difference between a February bill and an August bill is often threefold.

Local tip. If your building is on district cooling, the fixed capacity charge is unavoidable and unrelated to how much you cool the apartment — so judge any efficiency measure against the consumption portion only. Setting the thermostat to 24°C rather than 20°C is the largest single lever most residents have.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.41 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in the UAE — FAQ

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the UAE starting rate a live quote?

No. The tariff note names the scope and source of the starting rate where available; otherwise it is explicitly illustrative. Replace it with your own variable electricity rate. Keep fixed connection charges separate.

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest DEWA bill.

AU regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator Australia

Work out electric-car charging costs in Australia in Australian dollars, including energy lost during charging. For a Tesla Model 3, Model Y or another EV, enter the usable battery size of your exact variant—not one battery assumption for an entire brand.

Quick answer. A 60 kWh battery topped up from 20% to 80% draws 40 kWh at 90% efficiency. At an illustrative A$0.33/kWh it costs A$13.20. Compare your retailer’s home rate with any off-peak or public-charging quote.

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EV Charging Cost Calculator

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate A$ per kWh (AUD)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The A$0.33/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live Australia average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Australia?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing A$13.20 at the A$0.33/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km. For a Tesla or another model, use the usable battery capacity of the exact Australian variant—not a single assumed capacity for the whole brand. Solar charging has an opportunity cost if it replaces paid exports.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	A$8.80
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	A$13.20
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	A$17.60

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in Australia

Australian retailers charge a usage rate of roughly 33c per kWh plus a daily supply charge of around $1.00 to $1.30. Many homes are on time-of-use tariffs with distinct peak, shoulder and off-peak windows, and a separate cheaper 'controlled load' circuit is common for electric hot water and pool pumps. Households with rooftop solar also receive a feed-in tariff for exported energy, though feed-in rates have fallen sharply and are now typically well below the usage rate — which makes self-consumption far more valuable than export.

When ev home charging costs peak in Australia

Summer, from December to February, drives the highest bills in most of the country through air-conditioning load. Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT see a second winter peak where electric heating is common.

Local tip. If you have solar, using power while the sun is up is worth roughly three times as much as exporting it. Running the dishwasher, washing machine and pool pump in the middle of the day is the single highest-value habit change available to an Australian solar household.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.634 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in Australia — FAQ

Can I use this as a Tesla charging cost calculator in Australia?

Yes. Enter the usable battery capacity and consumption of your exact Australian Model 3, Model Y or other variant, then your quoted electricity price. Battery versions differ. If consumption was already measured at the wall, use 100% efficiency to avoid counting charging losses twice.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the Australia starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest power bill.

CA regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator — Canada

Estimate ev home charging costs in Canada with prices in CAD. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

EV Charging Cost Calculator

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate C$ per kWh (CAD)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The C$0.19/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live Canada average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Canada?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing C$7.60 at the C$0.19/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	C$5.07
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	C$7.60
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	C$10.13

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in Canada

Canadian electricity is comparatively cheap, averaging around 19 cents per kWh, but the structure differs sharply by province. Quebec, Manitoba and British Columbia benefit from abundant hydro and sit well below the national average. Ontario uses mandatory time-of-use pricing with on-peak, mid-peak and off-peak windows that shift between summer and winter schedules, and also offers an optional tiered plan. Most provinces add a fixed monthly service charge on top of the per-kWh energy charge.

When ev home charging costs peak in Canada

Winter dominates in most of Canada, with December through February bringing the highest bills wherever heating is electric. Homes on natural gas heat see a much flatter annual profile, with a modest summer bump from air conditioning.

Local tip. In Ontario, shifting laundry and dishwashing to after 7pm on weekdays — or any time at weekends, when the entire day is off-peak — moves that consumption to roughly half the on-peak rate at no cost to you.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.12 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in Canada — FAQ

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the Canada starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest hydro bill.

EU regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator in Euros

Estimate electric-car charging cost in euros for a battery top-up or a month of driving. Use your supplier’s home tariff or a public-charging rate. There is no single EU electricity price: the euro default is an editable example, not a tariff for Ireland or every euro-area country.

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate € per kWh (EUR)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The €0.285/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live Eurozone average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Eurozone?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing €11.40 at the €0.285/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	€7.60
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	€11.40
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	€15.20

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in the Eurozone

Eurozone electricity averages around €0.285 per kWh but the variation between member states is large — Germany and Denmark sit well above the average while France, helped by its nuclear fleet, sits below it. Bills typically combine an energy charge, a network or grid fee, and a substantial tax and levy component that in several countries exceeds the cost of the energy itself. Many suppliers offer day/night or dynamic hourly pricing, and dynamic tariffs linked to the wholesale spot market have become widely available.

When ev home charging costs peak in the Eurozone

Winter drives the peak in most of the eurozone, particularly in countries with significant electric heating. Southern member states such as Spain, Italy and Greece increasingly see a comparable summer peak from air conditioning.

Local tip. Check how much of your bill is energy and how much is network fees and taxes. In several member states the non-energy component is more than half the total, which means using less electricity saves less than the headline rate suggests.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.251 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in the Eurozone — FAQ

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the Europe starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest energy bill.

IN regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator India

Estimate EV charging cost in India in rupees per charge, per 100 km and per month. Use your DISCOM tariff or apartment charging rate rather than a national average. Include charging losses and the applicable electricity slab for the extra units.

Quick answer. For a 60 kWh battery charged from 20% to 80%, 90% efficiency means 40 kWh bought from the wall. At an illustrative ₹8/kWh that costs ₹320. A different slab, charging operator or battery size changes the answer.

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EV Charging Cost Calculator

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate ₹ per kWh (INR)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The ₹8/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live India average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in India?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing ₹320.00 at the ₹8/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km. If charging moves the home into a higher electricity slab, price the extra units at the applicable slab rate. Separate any apartment charging fee from your household DISCOM tariff.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	₹213.33
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	₹320.00
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	₹426.67

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in India

Indian domestic tariffs are almost always slab-based, and this is what makes estimating a bill genuinely difficult. The first 100 units might cost ₹4–5, the next 200 units ₹6–7, and consumption beyond 400 units ₹8–9 or more. Crucially, in many states crossing a slab boundary re-prices your entire consumption at the higher rate rather than just the excess units. On top of the energy charge sit a fixed charge based on sanctioned load, an electricity duty, and often a fuel surcharge that varies month to month. Rates differ substantially between state discoms, so a Maharashtra bill and a Delhi bill for identical usage will differ.

When ev home charging costs peak in India

Costs peak from April to June across most of the country, when air conditioners, coolers and fans run hardest. This is also exactly when households are most likely to cross into a higher tariff slab, which is why summer bills often rise faster than summer consumption does.

Local tip. Find out where your next slab boundary sits and how close you are to it. Because many discoms re-price all units at the higher rate once you cross, cutting consumption by twenty or thirty units can occasionally save several hundred rupees — far more than the units themselves are worth.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.713 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in India — FAQ

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the India starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest electricity bill.

UK regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator UK

Calculate the cost to charge an electric car at home in the UK, in pounds per charge, mile and month. Enter your usable battery capacity and electricity tariff, including an off-peak rate if you have one. The starting GB reference is explained below—not a quote for every UK household.

Quick answer. A 60 kWh battery charged from 20% to 80% draws 40 kWh at 90% efficiency. That is £10.44 at the £0.2611/kWh GB reference, or £2.80 at a hypothetical 7p/kWh off-peak rate. Standing charges are excluded.

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EV Charging Cost Calculator

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Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate £ per kWh (GBP)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The £0.2611/kWh starting rate is the Jul–Sep 2026 Great Britain standard-variable Direct Debit average, including 5% VAT. It does not cover every UK tariff or Northern Ireland. The 57.19p daily standing charge is excluded from appliance costs. Ofgem source [5], checked 7 September 2026. Replace it with your own rate; this reference period ends 30 September 2026.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in United Kingdom?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing £10.44 at the £0.2611/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km. For the same 40 kWh top-up, a hypothetical 7p off-peak rate costs £2.80; a hypothetical 70p public rate costs £28.00. Those two rates are examples, not verified offers. Compare the full household tariff before switching.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	£6.96
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	£10.44
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	£13.93

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in the United Kingdom

An electricity bill separates variable kWh charges from a fixed standing charge. For the July-September 2026 period the Ofgem Great Britain Direct Debit standard-variable reference is 26.11p/kWh plus 57.19p/day, including 5% VAT. It applies as an average reference across England, Scotland and Wales, not to every UK household or Northern Ireland. Your own supplier, region, payment method or fixed-rate plan can differ. With a time-of-use plan, price each charging or appliance session using the rate in that window.

When ev home charging costs peak in the United Kingdom

UK electricity costs rise through the winter, peaking in December and January when lighting hours are longest and any electric heating is working hardest. Air conditioning is rare enough that summer is generally the cheapest quarter.

Local tip. Use your bill’s variable price per kWh when estimating an extra appliance. Do not add a standing charge to each device, or add VAT again if it is included. An off-peak EV rate can come with different daytime pricing; compare the whole household bill.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.207 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in the United Kingdom — FAQ

How do I compare standard and off-peak EV charging costs?

Calculate the same battery top-up at each of your quoted unit rates. Keep battery capacity, charge percentage and efficiency unchanged. The form prices one session at a time; compare any daytime-rate increase and fixed fees separately before switching your household tariff.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the UK starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest energy bill.

US regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator — the United States

Estimate ev home charging costs in the US with prices in USD. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

EV Charging Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate $ per kWh (USD)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in United States?

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	$4.53
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	$6.80
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	$9.07

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

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How electricity is billed in the United States

Most US households are billed a flat per-kWh rate plus a fixed monthly customer charge of roughly $8 to $15. Rates vary enormously by state — Hawaii runs above 50¢/kWh while Idaho and Utah sit near 12–13¢. Many utilities now offer optional time-of-use plans where afternoon and early-evening power costs substantially more than overnight power, and a growing number of states are making time-of-use the default for new connections. Some utilities also apply seasonal rates, with summer kWh priced higher than winter to reflect air-conditioning demand.

When ev home charging costs peak in the United States

Costs peak in July and August across most of the country, when cooling load is highest and many utilities switch to summer pricing at the same time. In the Northeast and Upper Midwest a second, smaller peak appears in January and February wherever homes use electric resistance heating or heat pumps.

Local tip. Check whether your utility offers a time-of-use plan before you assume a flat rate. If you can move laundry, dishwashing and EV charging to overnight hours, the off-peak rate is frequently less than half the on-peak rate and the switch costs nothing.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.371 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in the United States — FAQ

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the US starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest utility bill.

ZA regional edition

EV Charging Cost Calculator — South Africa

Estimate ev home charging costs in South Africa with prices in ZAR. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

EV Charging Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Battery size (kWh)

Charge from

20%

Charge to

80%

Charging efficiency

90%

Distance unit

Battery use (kWh per 100 selected distance units)

Distance driven per month (selected unit)

Charger power (kW) estimated time excludes tapering and scheduling

Region sets the default tariff

Your electricity rate R per kWh (ZAR)

Cost per charge—

Energy from the wall—

Range added—

Cost per 100—

Monthly charging cost—

Yearly cost—

Estimated charging time—

Illustrative grid CO₂ per year—

Enter your details above to see results.

Tariff scope. The R2.9/kWh starting value is an illustrative input, not a verified live South Africa average or a supplier quote. Enter the variable rate from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded from individual appliance costs.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in South Africa?

A 60 kWh usable battery going from 20% to 80% gains 36 kWh. At 90% efficiency, wall energy is 40 kWh, costing R116.00 at the R2.9/kWh reference. At 16 battery kWh/100 km, this adds about 225 km (140 miles), not 250 km.

Usable battery	20%–80% wall energy (90% efficiency)	Charge cost
40 kWh	26.67 kWh	R77.33
60 kWh	40.00 kWh	R116.00
80 kWh	53.33 kWh	R154.67

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation. Public charging fees and installation costs are separate.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in South Africa

Most South African households buy electricity on a prepaid meter, and Eskom's Homepower and municipal prepaid tariffs are block-based: the first block of units each month is cheapest, and the rate steps up as you buy more within the same calendar month. Because the blocks reset monthly, buying a large amount of electricity in one go pushes you into the higher blocks immediately. Postpaid customers additionally pay a fixed basic charge. Tariffs have risen far faster than general inflation for over a decade, and load shedding schedules add a further complication by concentrating consumption into fewer hours.

When ev home charging costs peak in South Africa

Winter, from June to August, brings the highest bills as geysers work harder against colder inlet water and electric heating comes on. Highveld winters in particular drive a sharp seasonal increase.

Local tip. The geyser is typically 30 to 40 percent of a South African household's electricity use. Fitting a geyser blanket and a timer, and dropping the thermostat to 55°C, is the highest-return efficiency spend available — usually recovered within a few months.

How this calculator works

Energy drawn from the wall (kWh) = Battery kWh × (Target % − Start %) ÷ 100 ÷ Charger efficiency

Cost per charge = Energy drawn × Tariff

Cost per 100 units of distance = Cost per charge ÷ Distance added × 100

What is outside this cost estimate?

Product maintenance, repairs, financing and a guaranteed performance level are not included. Where a grid-carbon estimate appears, it uses the illustrative factor 0.928 kg CO₂/kWh, not a live local measurement or full lifecycle calculation. No petrol-versus-EV emissions comparison is inferred from fuel litres.

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV Home Charging costs in South Africa — FAQ

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?

Is charging at home cheaper than a public rapid charger?

What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?

Is the South Africa starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest municipal bill.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Compare petrol versus electric car running costs for the same distance. Enter fuel economy, the pump price and your mix of home and public charging. Results show cost per mile or kilometre, annual fuel savings and payback on an optional EV price premium—not an estimate of total ownership cost.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

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Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate £ per kWh (GBP)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in United Kingdom

For the starting fuel-economy input of 41.54 Imperial mpg and an illustrative pump price of £1.50 per litre, fuel cost is £16.42 per 100 miles. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs £7.47 per 100 miles. Driving 10,000 miles/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of £894.56/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
10,000 miles/year	£1,641.58	£747.02

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

Imperial mpg and US mpg use different gallon sizes. The calculator converts the selected fuel-economy unit and pump-price unit separately, and converts miles to kilometres using 1 mile = 1.609344 km. Home/public charging share is an energy share. Defaults are worked assumptions, not live pump quotes. Fuel-only payback excludes insurance, tax, maintenance, finance and resale value.

Worked example

For an illustrative UK comparison, petrol use of 6.8 L/100 km at £1.50/L costs £10.20 per 100 km. An EV using 16 battery kWh/100 km at 90% charging efficiency and £0.2611/kWh costs £4.64 per 100 km. At 10,000 miles/year, the fuel-only saving is about £895/year. Replace the pump price and tariff with current quotes.

Maximising the EV advantage

Charge at home, overnight. Home charging at a standard or off-peak rate is where the entire saving lives. Regular DC fast charging can cost two to three times as much per kWh.
High mileage transforms the payback. The saving is per kilometre, so a 30,000 km-a-year driver reaches break-even in half the time of a 15,000 km one.
Include maintenance in the real comparison. No oil changes, no clutch, no exhaust and far less brake wear from regenerative braking typically saves a further meaningful amount each year.
Watch the winter derate. Cold weather can raise EV consumption by 20 to 30%, mostly from cabin heating. Preconditioning while still plugged in avoids taking that from the battery.
If you have solar, the maths changes completely. Charging from your own generation costs close to the feed-in tariff you gave up, often a quarter of the grid rate.

Frequently asked questions

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

It depends on consumption and where you charge. Compare fuel cost for the same distance. A high public-charging price can narrow or reverse the home-charging advantage; neither vehicle type wins at every tariff.

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

For fuel-only costs, enter that vehicle’s measured L/100 km or mpg and the price of its fuel. The petrol-side label is only a label. A plug-in hybrid needs a separate split between electric distance and fuel-powered distance; this two-vehicle model does not calculate that split.

Are charging losses included?

Yes. Battery consumption is divided by the selected charging efficiency before being priced. If your consumption is already measured at the wall, set efficiency to 100% to avoid adding losses twice.

How is public charging included?

The home share blends the home and public price per kWh by energy purchased. Enter 100% home to exclude public charging. Parking, connection, idle and membership fees are outside this per-kWh model.

How long does the EV price premium take to pay back?

Enter the additional purchase price. Simple fuel-only payback is that premium divided by annual fuel savings. If the saving is zero or negative there is no fuel-only payback. Leaving the premium at zero means no payback estimate is requested.

Country-specific versions

Choose a regional version for local context. The starting rates are examples; enter your own tariff.

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Imported source date: 2026-09-07; publisher and review details have not been independently verified. Defaults are illustrative unless a dated source is named; check your own bill.

Regional editions

AE regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator — the UAE

Estimate ev vs petrol costs in the UAE with prices in AED. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate AED per kWh (AED)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in UAE

For the starting fuel-economy input of 6.8 L/100 km and an illustrative pump price of AED 3.00 per litre, fuel cost is AED 20.40 per 100 km. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs AED 5.33 per 100 km. Driving 15,000 km/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of AED 2,260.00/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
15,000 km/year	AED 3,060.00	AED 800.00

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in the UAE

When ev vs petrol costs peak in the UAE

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in the UAE — FAQ

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the UAE starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest DEWA bill.

AU regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Cost Calculator Australia

Compare petrol and electric-car running costs in Australia in A$ per kilometre and per year. Enter the fuel car’s L/100 km and pump price, then the EV’s battery consumption, charging efficiency and home/public tariff mix. Use the same annual distance for both.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate A$ per kWh (AUD)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in Australia

For the starting fuel-economy input of 6.8 L/100 km and an illustrative pump price of A$1.80 per litre, fuel cost is A$12.24 per 100 km. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs A$5.87 per 100 km. Driving 15,000 km/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of A$956.00/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
15,000 km/year	A$1,836.00	A$880.00

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in Australia

When ev vs petrol costs peak in Australia

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in Australia — FAQ

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the Australia starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest power bill.

CA regional edition

Gas vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator Canada

Compare gas versus electric-car running costs in Canada in Canadian dollars per kilometre and year. Enter your gasoline price per litre and the electricity rates you actually pay. Province-specific tariffs, winter consumption and public charging can change the result.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate C$ per kWh (CAD)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in Canada

For the starting fuel-economy input of 6.8 L/100 km and an illustrative pump price of C$1.60 per litre, fuel cost is C$10.88 per 100 km. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs C$3.38 per 100 km. Driving 15,000 km/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of C$1,125.33/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
15,000 km/year	C$1,632.00	C$506.67

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in Canada

When ev vs petrol costs peak in Canada

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in Canada — FAQ

Can I enter a non-plug-in hybrid’s fuel consumption?

Yes, enter its measured L/100 km and fuel price on the fuel-powered side to compare it with an EV for the same distance. This does not calculate a plug-in hybrid’s split between electric and gasoline driving, or total vehicle ownership costs.

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the Canada starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest hydro bill.

EU regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator — the Eurozone

Estimate ev vs petrol costs in the eurozone with prices in EUR. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate € per kWh (EUR)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in Eurozone

For the starting fuel-economy input of 6.8 L/100 km and an illustrative pump price of €1.80 per litre, fuel cost is €12.24 per 100 km. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs €5.07 per 100 km. Driving 15,000 km/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of €1,076.00/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
15,000 km/year	€1,836.00	€760.00

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in the Eurozone

When ev vs petrol costs peak in the Eurozone

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in the Eurozone — FAQ

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the Europe starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest energy bill.

IN regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator — India

Estimate ev vs petrol costs in India with prices in INR. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate ₹ per kWh (INR)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in India

For the starting fuel-economy input of 6.8 L/100 km and an illustrative pump price of ₹105.00 per litre, fuel cost is ₹714.00 per 100 km. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs ₹142.22 per 100 km. Driving 15,000 km/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of ₹85,766.67/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
15,000 km/year	₹107,100.00	₹21,333.33

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in India

When ev vs petrol costs peak in India

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in India — FAQ

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the India starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest electricity bill.

UK regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator UK

Compare petrol versus electric-car running costs in the UK for the same annual mileage. Use Imperial mpg or litres per 100 km, your pump price and your home/public charging mix. The result is a fuel-only comparison—not total ownership cost.

Quick answer. For cost per mile, convert petrol use and EV energy use to the same distance before applying their separate prices. Charging losses and expensive public charging can materially change the saving. Enter a purchase-price premium only if you want fuel-only payback.

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Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

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Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate £ per kWh (GBP)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in United Kingdom

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
10,000 miles/year	£1,641.58	£747.02

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in the United Kingdom

When ev vs petrol costs peak in the United Kingdom

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in the United Kingdom — FAQ

Does this use UK or US mpg?

Choose Imperial mpg for a UK figure; an Imperial gallon is larger than a US gallon. Fuel-economy units and the pump-price unit are separate controls, so you can use UK mpg while paying per litre. Changing units converts the inputs rather than changing the physical consumption.

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the UK starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest energy bill.

US regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator — the United States

Estimate ev vs petrol costs in the US with prices in USD. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate $ per kWh (USD)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in United States

For the starting fuel-economy input of 34.59 US mpg and an illustrative pump price of $3.50 per US gallon, fuel cost is $10.12 per 100 miles. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs $4.86 per 100 miles. Driving 12,000 miles/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of $630.57/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
12,000 miles/year	$1,214.22	$583.66

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in the United States

When ev vs petrol costs peak in the United States

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in the United States — FAQ

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the US starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest utility bill.

ZA regional edition

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator — South Africa

Estimate ev vs petrol costs in South Africa with prices in ZAR. The form starts with explicit example inputs, not a live quote. Use the worked calculation below, then replace the tariff and usage with your own figures.

Petrol vs Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

Free · No sign-up

Region sets the default tariff

Distance unit

Petrol / fuel-powered car

Fuel economy unit

Fuel economy

Pump price unit

Fuel price (selected currency) illustrative starting price — replace with a pump quote

Electric car

Battery energy (kWh per 100 km)

Charging efficiency

90%

Your electricity rate R per kWh (ZAR)

Share of charging energy bought at home

100%

Public electricity price per kWh illustrative; excludes parking, subscription and idle fees

Distance per year (selected unit)

Extra EV purchase price optional, in the selected currency; 0 = no payback estimate

Fuel cost per distance unit—

EV cost per distance unit—

Fuel cost per 100 distance units—

EV cost per 100 distance units—

Annual fuel cost—

Annual charging cost—

Fuel-only annual saving—

Fuel-only payback—

Break-even electricity / kWh—

Enter your details above to see results.

Power, usage, fuel prices and purchase prices are example assumptions. Grid-carbon factors are illustrative, not live or lifecycle data. Read our calculation and sourcing method.

Worked example in South Africa

For the starting fuel-economy input of 6.8 L/100 km and an illustrative pump price of R22.00 per litre, fuel cost is R149.60 per 100 km. The EV uses 16 battery kWh/100 km and 90% charging efficiency. At 100% home charging, it costs R51.56 per 100 km. Driving 15,000 km/year gives an illustrative fuel-only saving of R14,706.67/year. This is not a current fuel-price quote or a total-cost-of-ownership saving.

Same annual distance	Fuel-powered car	Electric car (100% home)
15,000 km/year	R22,440.00	R7,733.33

These examples use stated assumptions, not a product test. Change the form inputs for your own calculation.

Guides for this calculation

How electricity is billed in South Africa

When ev vs petrol costs peak in South Africa

Winter, from June to August, brings the highest bills as geysers work harder against colder inlet water and electric heating comes on. Highveld winters in particular drive a sharp seasonal increase.

How this calculator works

Petrol cost per km = Litres per 100 km × Price per litre ÷ 100

EV cost per km = Battery kWh per 100 km ÷ Charging efficiency × Blended electricity rate ÷ 100

Annual saving = (Petrol cost per km − EV cost per km) × Annual km

What is outside this cost estimate?

The local worked examples above use this page’s currency. The global calculator guide contains additional appliance assumptions and comparison examples.

EV vs Petrol costs in South Africa — FAQ

Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Can I compare cost per mile in the UK?

Yes. Select miles for distance and Imperial mpg if that is how your UK car reports fuel economy. Fuel can still be priced per litre. Do not select US mpg for an Imperial mpg figure.

Can this compare an EV with a diesel or non-plug-in hybrid?

Is the South Africa starting rate a live quote?

The same calculator for other countries

Source date: 2026-09-07. Published by Original energy guide. Illustrative defaults are not verified live tariffs; check your latest municipal bill.

Methodology: kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1,000; cost depends on the applicable tariff and actual usage. See US Department of Energy: estimating appliance energy use and Bureau of Energy Efficiency, India.

EV charging cost and petrol running cost per kilometre

For home charging, multiply electricity drawn from the wall in kWh by your per-unit rate. If using battery energy instead, charging losses may mean the wall meter records more. Public charging prices and fees can differ from a home tariff.

Compare energy cost per kilometre using your vehicle’s actual consumption and local fuel prices in the India EV vs petrol calculator, or estimate a session with the EV charging cost calculator. A running-energy comparison does not include purchase price, maintenance or insurance unless explicitly entered.