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EV Charging Cost by Country 2026 — Home & Public per kWh

Home grid AC Public DC Fast 71 countries Updated: 31 Jul 2026 Eurostat · IONITY · Allego · Fastned · Eleport · EIA · ElCom

Compare EV charging costs worldwide: home electricity, public AC and fast DC charging prices in 39+ countries. Find where it's cheapest to charge your electric car. Data from Eurostat, IONITY, Allego.

Data sources

Home: Eurostat (EU/EEA, gross w/ taxes)
AC/DC: IONITY, Allego, Fastned, Eleport, Zap-Map, Recharge

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Home grid: €3.079 AC Public: — DC Fast: €11.541
Home grid: €0.231 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.900
Home grid: €0.088 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
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Home grid: €0.189 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €0.100 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €7.148 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €42.315 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.613
Home grid: €13.947 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €11.400 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €0.128 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €0.265 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.380
Home grid: $0.184 AC Public: $0.298 DC Fast: $0.464
Home grid: €0.166 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.600
Home grid: €0.185 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.602
Home grid: €3.873 AC Public: — DC Fast: €8.437
Home grid: €0.196 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.400
Home grid: kr2.262 AC Public: kr4.495 DC Fast: kr6.742
Home grid: €0.212 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.596
Home grid: €0.225 AC Public: €0.500 DC Fast: €0.583
Home grid: €0.230 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.474
Home grid: €0.238 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.531
Home grid: €0.243 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.628
Home grid: €0.245 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.400
Home grid: €0.256 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.660
Home grid: €0.256 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.635
Home grid: €1.151 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.653
Home grid: €0.267 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.635
Home grid: €0.267 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.644
Home grid: kr2.992 AC Public: kr4.995 DC Fast: kr7.532
Home grid: €0.277 AC Public: €0.190 DC Fast: —
Home grid: €1.470 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.593
Home grid: €0.297 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.710
Home grid: €0.283 AC Public: €0.603 DC Fast: €0.771
Home grid: €0.286 AC Public: — DC Fast: —
Home grid: €7.845 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.617
Home grid: €0.327 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.656
Home grid: kr2.473 AC Public: kr3.995 DC Fast: kr5.687
Home grid: €0.350 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.687
Home grid: €0.387 AC Public: €0.550 DC Fast: €0.683
Home grid: €0.404 AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.678
UAE UAE
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.735 DC Fast: €1.260
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.386 DC Fast: €0.578
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.269 DC Fast: €0.282
Home grid: — AC Public: €1.805 DC Fast: €2.031
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.400 DC Fast: €0.501
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.250 DC Fast: €0.434
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €227.917
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €1.850
Home grid: — AC Public: €1,666.667 DC Fast: €1,670.417
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €185.500
Home grid: — AC Public: €20.150 DC Fast: €26.081
Home grid: — AC Public: £0.790 DC Fast: £0.716
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €2.900
Home grid: — AC Public: €2,467.000 DC Fast: €2,467.000
Home grid: — AC Public: €1.740 DC Fast: €1.993
Home grid: — AC Public: €20.668 DC Fast: €22.691
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.460
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €88.000
Home grid: — AC Public: €70.952 DC Fast: €103.899
Home grid: — AC Public: €5.967 DC Fast: €10.480
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.903 DC Fast: €1.453
Home grid: — AC Public: €0.424 DC Fast: €0.622
Home grid: — AC Public: $0.290 DC Fast: —
Home grid: — AC Public: €27.827 DC Fast: €34.036
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €2,000.000
Home grid: — AC Public: €13.000 DC Fast: €17.000
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €0.990
Home grid: — AC Public: — DC Fast: €11.612
Home grid: — AC Public: €5.143 DC Fast: €13.134
Home grid: — AC Public: €9.500 DC Fast: €10.800
Home grid: — AC Public: €6.110 DC Fast: €7.054

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EV Charging Costs in Europe: What Travellers Need to Know

EV charging costs vary significantly by country and charging type. The difference between home electricity and public DC fast charging can be 3–5×: from €0.07/kWh at home in Bulgaria to €0.79/kWh at IONITY fast chargers in Germany.

EV Charging Prices Across Europe

Home electricity in the EU ranges from €0.07/kWh (Bulgaria, Hungary) to €0.35/kWh (Germany, Denmark). Public AC charging (7–22 kW) costs €0.30–0.50/kWh. DC fast chargers (50–350 kW) from IONITY, Allego and Fastned cost €0.50–0.79/kWh. For long trips, charging overnight at home or in countries with cheap electricity is significantly more economical.

Home Charging vs Public Charging Stations

Home electricity is the most economical way to charge your EV — typically 3–5× cheaper than public AC and 5–8× cheaper than DC fast charging. AC chargers (Type 2) suit overnight charging or long stops — 6–10 hours for a full charge. DC fast chargers (CCS/CHAdeMO) charge to 80% in 20–40 minutes but cost considerably more.

Data Sources

Home electricity prices are sourced from Eurostat (nrg_pc_204) — official EU statistics for residential consumers. Public charging tariffs for IONITY, Allego and Fastned are updated from operators' current price lists. Data is updated weekly.

Who This Tool Is For

This tool is useful for EV owners planning trips across Europe who want to estimate charging costs in advance. It helps you route through countries with cheaper electricity, balance charging speed against cost, and compare real running costs for electric vehicles across different countries.

Frequently Asked Questions About EV Charging

How often is charging price data updated?

Home electricity data is updated weekly based on Eurostat statistics. IONITY, Allego and Fastned tariffs are updated when operators change their price lists.

What is the difference between AC and DC charging?

AC (alternating current) is slow charging at 7–22 kW — 6–10 hours for a full charge, suitable for overnight charging or long stops. DC (direct current) is fast charging at 50–350 kW — charges to 80% in 20–40 minutes but costs 1.5–2× more than AC.

Why is home charging cheaper than public charging?

Public charging includes the cost of equipment, site rental, maintenance and operator profit. Home electricity is just the kWh tariff with no added markups. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery at home costs €4–15, while a DC fast charge costs €25–50.

Which countries are cheapest for EV charging?

For home electricity, the cheapest countries are Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Kazakhstan (from €0.07/kWh). In Western Europe prices are higher: Germany, Netherlands, Denmark — €0.30–0.38/kWh. Public charging is cheapest in Norway and Sweden despite high household electricity prices — operators compete aggressively on charging tariffs.

How much does a full EV charge cost in Europe?

Cost depends on battery capacity and charging type. For a typical EV with a 60 kWh battery: at home in Bulgaria — around €4–5, in Germany — €18–20. At a public AC charger in Europe — €18–25. At an IONITY DC fast charger — €35–50.

How do I find EV charging stations while travelling?

Use apps like ABRP (A Better Route Planner), PlugShare or Chargemap — they show charging stations across Europe with prices and reviews. IONITY, Allego and Fastned have their own network maps. Tesla Superchargers are primarily for Tesla vehicles, though some stations are now open to other brands.

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