EV Charging Cost Calculator
Estimate what it costs to charge your EV at home — per charge, per day, per month and per kilometre.
Select your electric vehicle to begin
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How to use this calculator
Select your electric vehicle and we use its official kWh/100 efficiency. Enter your electricity rate (from your utility bill) and how far you drive on a typical day. The calculator shows your daily, monthly and yearly charging cost, the cost per kilometre or mile, and the cost of a full charge.
Charging overnight on a time-of-use or off-peak rate is usually the cheapest option — enter that rate to see your lowest cost.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?
- Multiply the energy your car uses by your electricity rate. For example, a car that uses 18 kWh/100km driving 50 km a day uses about 9 kWh, so at $0.16/kWh that day costs roughly $1.44. Select your EV and enter your rate above for an exact figure.
- How do I find my electricity rate?
- Look at your utility bill for the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Many areas have time-of-use pricing, so overnight charging is often cheaper. Enter your off-peak rate to see the lowest charging cost.
- Is charging an EV cheaper than buying gas?
- Almost always, especially when charging at home overnight. Electricity per 100 km typically costs a fraction of gasoline. Use this calculator for charging cost, then the Fuel Cost calculator for a comparable gas vehicle to compare.
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