Cost to charge an EV in Australia
What charging an electric car costs in Australia at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in Australia
Charging cost in Australia by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | A$29.86 | A$50.97 |
| Tesla Model 3 | A$29.86 | A$47.39 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | A$23.10 | A$53.36 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | A$20.71 | A$50.57 |
| Skoda Elroq | A$30.66 | A$52.96 |
| Kia EV3 | A$32.41 | A$53.76 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | A$20.71 | A$50.57 |
| Kia EV4 | A$31.06 | A$49.77 |
| BMW iX3 | A$43.28 | A$53.76 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | A$33.85 | A$42.61 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | A$17.20 | A$55.35 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | A$30.66 | A$55.75 |
| Skoda Enyaq | A$30.66 | A$54.16 |
| Ford Explorer | A$31.46 | A$52.16 |
| MG MG4 Electric | A$24.57 | A$54.55 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | A$29.79 | A$58.54 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | A$20.71 | A$46.19 |
| Skoda Epiq | A$20.59 | A$47.78 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | A$33.45 | A$58.54 |
| BYD Seal | A$32.85 | A$57.74 |
Home charging with 10% losses. “Average EV” uses 17.5 kWh/100 km.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Australia?
At the average household price of A$0.362/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about A$29.86 and driving 1,000 km costs about A$69.69.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in Australia?
Yes. An average EV costs about A$6.97 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car A$10.01.
How do electricity prices in Australia compare?
Australia ranks 37 of 59 for cheapest household electricity in our global data.
Can I pay less than the average price?
Often. Time-of-use and EV tariffs with cheap overnight rates can cut home charging costs sharply. Enter your tariff under “Customize”.
Similar electricity prices
Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.