Cost to charge an EV in South Africa

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

Electricity R3.17/kWhPetrol R19.69/LEV per 100 km R61.0Saved per 1,000 km R670

EV charging cost in South Africa

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

How much does it cost to charge an EV in South Africa?

At the average household price of R3.17/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about R262 and driving 1,000 km costs about R610.

Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in South Africa?

Yes. An average EV costs about R61.0 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car R128.0.

How do electricity prices in South Africa compare?

South Africa ranks 25 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”.