Cost to charge an EV in Qatar
What charging an electric car costs in Qatar at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in Qatar
Charging cost in Qatar by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | QAR 9.57 | QAR 16.33 |
| Tesla Model 3 | QAR 9.57 | QAR 15.18 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | QAR 7.40 | QAR 17.10 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | QAR 6.64 | QAR 16.21 |
| Skoda Elroq | QAR 9.83 | QAR 16.97 |
| Kia EV3 | QAR 10.39 | QAR 17.23 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | QAR 6.64 | QAR 16.21 |
| Kia EV4 | QAR 9.95 | QAR 15.95 |
| BMW iX3 | QAR 13.87 | QAR 17.23 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | QAR 10.85 | QAR 13.65 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | QAR 5.51 | QAR 17.74 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | QAR 9.83 | QAR 17.86 |
| Skoda Enyaq | QAR 9.83 | QAR 17.35 |
| Ford Explorer | QAR 10.08 | QAR 16.72 |
| MG MG4 Electric | QAR 7.87 | QAR 17.48 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | QAR 9.54 | QAR 18.76 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | QAR 6.64 | QAR 14.80 |
| Skoda Epiq | QAR 6.60 | QAR 15.31 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | QAR 10.72 | QAR 18.76 |
| BYD Seal | QAR 10.53 | QAR 18.50 |
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 Qatar?
At the average household price of QAR 0.116/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about QAR 9.57 and driving 1,000 km costs about QAR 22.33.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in Qatar?
Yes. An average EV costs about QAR 2.23 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car QAR 12.03.
How do electricity prices in Qatar compare?
Qatar ranks 2 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.