Cost to charge an EV in South Korea
What charging an electric car costs in South Korea at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in South Korea
Charging cost in South Korea by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | ₩13,695 | ₩23,373 |
| Tesla Model 3 | ₩13,695 | ₩21,729 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | ₩10,591 | ₩24,468 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | ₩9,495 | ₩23,190 |
| Skoda Elroq | ₩14,060 | ₩24,286 |
| Kia EV3 | ₩14,864 | ₩24,651 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | ₩9,495 | ₩23,190 |
| Kia EV4 | ₩14,243 | ₩22,825 |
| BMW iX3 | ₩19,849 | ₩24,651 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | ₩15,521 | ₩19,538 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | ₩7,888 | ₩25,381 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | ₩14,060 | ₩25,564 |
| Skoda Enyaq | ₩14,060 | ₩24,834 |
| Ford Explorer | ₩14,425 | ₩23,921 |
| MG MG4 Electric | ₩11,266 | ₩25,016 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | ₩13,658 | ₩26,842 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | ₩9,495 | ₩21,182 |
| Skoda Epiq | ₩9,440 | ₩21,912 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | ₩15,338 | ₩26,842 |
| BYD Seal | ₩15,065 | ₩26,477 |
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 South Korea?
At the average household price of ₩166/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about ₩13,695 and driving 1,000 km costs about ₩31,955.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in South Korea?
Yes. An average EV costs about ₩3,196 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car ₩13,073.
How do electricity prices in South Korea compare?
South Korea ranks 18 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.