Cost to charge an EV in China
What charging an electric car costs in China at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in China
Charging cost in China by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | CN¥43.23 | CN¥73.78 |
| Tesla Model 3 | CN¥43.23 | CN¥68.59 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | CN¥33.43 | CN¥77.24 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | CN¥29.97 | CN¥73.20 |
| Skoda Elroq | CN¥44.38 | CN¥76.66 |
| Kia EV3 | CN¥46.92 | CN¥77.81 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | CN¥29.97 | CN¥73.20 |
| Kia EV4 | CN¥44.96 | CN¥72.05 |
| BMW iX3 | CN¥62.65 | CN¥77.81 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | CN¥48.99 | CN¥61.67 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | CN¥24.90 | CN¥80.12 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | CN¥44.38 | CN¥80.70 |
| Skoda Enyaq | CN¥44.38 | CN¥78.39 |
| Ford Explorer | CN¥45.54 | CN¥75.51 |
| MG MG4 Electric | CN¥35.56 | CN¥78.97 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | CN¥43.11 | CN¥84.73 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | CN¥29.97 | CN¥66.86 |
| Skoda Epiq | CN¥29.80 | CN¥69.17 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | CN¥48.42 | CN¥84.73 |
| BYD Seal | CN¥47.55 | CN¥83.58 |
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 China?
At the average household price of CN¥0.524/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about CN¥43.23 and driving 1,000 km costs about CN¥101.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in China?
Yes. An average EV costs about CN¥10.09 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car CN¥53.37.
How do electricity prices in China compare?
China ranks 7 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.