Cost to charge an EV in Switzerland
What charging an electric car costs in Switzerland at the average household electricity price, and how much you save compared with petrol.
EV charging cost in Switzerland
Charging cost in Switzerland by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | CHF 24.34 | CHF 41.54 |
| Tesla Model 3 | CHF 24.34 | CHF 38.62 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | CHF 18.82 | CHF 43.48 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech | CHF 16.87 | CHF 41.21 |
| Skoda Elroq | CHF 24.99 | CHF 43.16 |
| Kia EV3 | CHF 26.41 | CHF 43.81 |
| Renault 4 E-Tech | CHF 16.87 | CHF 41.21 |
| Kia EV4 | CHF 25.31 | CHF 40.56 |
| BMW iX3 | CHF 35.27 | CHF 43.81 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | CHF 27.58 | CHF 34.72 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | CHF 14.02 | CHF 45.11 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | CHF 24.99 | CHF 45.43 |
| Skoda Enyaq | CHF 24.99 | CHF 44.13 |
| Ford Explorer | CHF 25.64 | CHF 42.51 |
| MG MG4 Electric | CHF 20.02 | CHF 44.46 |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo | CHF 24.27 | CHF 47.70 |
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | CHF 16.87 | CHF 37.64 |
| Skoda Epiq | CHF 16.78 | CHF 38.94 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | CHF 27.26 | CHF 47.70 |
| BYD Seal | CHF 26.77 | CHF 47.05 |
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 Switzerland?
At the average household price of CHF 0.295/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about CHF 24.34 and driving 1,000 km costs about CHF 56.79.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than petrol in Switzerland?
Yes. An average EV costs about CHF 5.68 per 100 km to charge at home, a petrol car CHF 11.12.
How do electricity prices in Switzerland compare?
Switzerland ranks 53 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.