Cost to charge an EV in Saudi Arabia
What charging an electric car costs in Saudi Arabia at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in Saudi Arabia
Charging cost in Saudi Arabia by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | SAR 16.09 | SAR 27.46 |
| Tesla Model 3 | SAR 16.09 | SAR 25.53 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | SAR 12.44 | SAR 28.74 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | SAR 11.15 | SAR 27.24 |
| Skoda Elroq | SAR 16.52 | SAR 28.53 |
| Kia EV3 | SAR 17.46 | SAR 28.96 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | SAR 11.15 | SAR 27.24 |
| Kia EV4 | SAR 16.73 | SAR 26.81 |
| BMW iX3 | SAR 23.32 | SAR 28.96 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | SAR 18.23 | SAR 22.95 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | SAR 9.27 | SAR 29.82 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | SAR 16.52 | SAR 30.03 |
| Skoda Enyaq | SAR 16.52 | SAR 29.17 |
| Ford Explorer | SAR 16.95 | SAR 28.10 |
| MG MG4 Electric | SAR 13.23 | SAR 29.39 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | SAR 16.04 | SAR 31.53 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | SAR 11.15 | SAR 24.88 |
| Skoda Epiq | SAR 11.09 | SAR 25.74 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | SAR 18.02 | SAR 31.53 |
| BYD Seal | SAR 17.70 | SAR 31.10 |
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 Saudi Arabia?
At the average household price of SAR 0.195/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about SAR 16.09 and driving 1,000 km costs about SAR 37.54.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. An average EV costs about SAR 3.75 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car SAR 15.14.
How do electricity prices in Saudi Arabia compare?
Saudi Arabia ranks 5 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.