Cost to charge an EV in Japan

What charging an electric car costs in Japan at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.

Electricity ¥35.4/kWhPetrol ¥154.7/LEV per 100 km ¥681Saved per 1,000 km ¥3,241

EV charging cost in Japan

Home charging with 10% losses. “Average EV” uses 17.5 kWh/100 km.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Japan?

At the average household price of ¥35.4/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about ¥2,920 and driving 1,000 km costs about ¥6,814.

Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in Japan?

Yes. An average EV costs about ¥681 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car ¥1,006.

How do electricity prices in Japan compare?

Japan ranks 34 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”.