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

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.

71 countries Updated: 9 Jun 2026 Eurostat · IONITY · Allego · Fastned

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€/kWh /kWh

Top cheapest home electricity

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Top cheapest DC fast charging

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Data sources

Home: Eurostat nrg_pc_204 (EU/EEA, gross w/ taxes)
AC/DC: IONITY, Allego, Fastned, Zap-Map, Recharge

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Croatia Croatia
Home: €0.166 AC: — DC: €0.627
Turkey Turkey
Home: €3.079 AC: — DC: €11.541
Georgia Georgia
Home: €0.231 AC: — DC: €0.900
Kosovo Kosovo
Home: €0.088 AC: — DC: —
Bih Bih
Home: €0.189 AC: — DC: —
Montenegro Montenegro
Home: €0.100 AC: — DC: —
North Macedonia North Macedonia
Home: €7.148 AC: — DC: —
Serbia Serbia
Home: €13.947 AC: — DC: —
Hungary Hungary
Home: €42.315 AC: — DC: €0.690
Albania Albania
Home: €11.400 AC: — DC: —
Malta Malta
Home: €0.128 AC: — DC: —
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Home: €0.265 AC: — DC: —
Slovakia Slovakia
Home: €0.185 AC: — DC: €0.636
Moldova Moldova
Home: €3.873 AC: — DC: €8.686
Lithuania Lithuania
Home: €0.196 AC: — DC: —
Norway Norway
Home: kr2.262 AC: kr4.495 DC: kr6.742
Slovenia Slovenia
Home: €0.212 AC: — DC: €0.621
Finland Finland
Home: €0.225 AC: €0.500 DC: €0.639
Estonia Estonia
Home: €0.230 AC: — DC: €0.560
Greece Greece
Home: €0.238 AC: — DC: €0.560
Portugal Portugal
Home: €0.243 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.620
Latvia Latvia
Home: €0.245 AC: — DC: —
Netherlands Netherlands
Home: €0.256 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.652
France France
Home: €0.256 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.665
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Home: €0.267 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.630
Spain Spain
Home: €0.267 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.690
Poland Poland
Home: €1.151 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.690
Sweden Sweden
Home: kr2.992 AC: kr4.995 DC: kr7.532
Cyprus Cyprus
Home: €0.277 AC: €0.190 DC: —
Romania Romania
Home: €1.470 AC: — DC: €0.690
Italy Italy
Home: €0.297 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.711
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein
Home: €0.286 AC: — DC: —
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Home: €7.845 AC: — DC: €0.690
Austria Austria
Home: €0.327 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.674
Denmark Denmark
Home: kr2.473 AC: kr3.995 DC: kr5.687
Belgium Belgium
Home: €0.350 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.686
Germany Germany
Home: €0.387 AC: €0.550 DC: €0.707
Ireland Ireland
Home: €0.404 AC: — DC: €0.676
UAE UAE
Home: — AC: €0.735 DC: €1.260
Australia Australia
Home: — AC: €0.379 DC: €0.559
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Home: — AC: €0.269 DC: €0.281
Brazil Brazil
Home: — AC: €1.805 DC: €2.266
Belarus Belarus
Home: — AC: €0.400 DC: €0.501
Canada Canada
Home: — AC: €0.250 DC: €0.441
Switzerland Switzerland
Home: — AC: €0.603 DC: €0.771
Chile Chile
Home: — AC: — DC: €227.917
China China
Home: — AC: — DC: €1.850
Colombia Colombia
Home: — AC: €1,666.667 DC: €1,661.600
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Home: — AC: — DC: €185.500
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Home: — AC: €20.150 DC: €26.307
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Home: — AC: £0.790 DC: £0.716
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Home: — AC: — DC: €2.900
Indonesia Indonesia
Home: — AC: €2,467.000 DC: €2,467.000
Israel Israel
Home: — AC: €1.740 DC: €1.993
India India
Home: — AC: €21.335 DC: €22.634
Iceland Iceland
Home: — AC: — DC: €71.065
Japan Japan
Home: — AC: — DC: €88.000
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Home: — AC: €70.952 DC: €103.899
Mexico Mexico
Home: — AC: €5.967 DC: €10.678
Malaysia Malaysia
Home: — AC: €0.903 DC: €1.457
New Zealand New Zealand
Home: — AC: €0.424 DC: €0.622
Panama Panama
Home: — AC: $0.290 DC: —
Philippines Philippines
Home: — AC: €27.575 DC: €32.695
Paraguay Paraguay
Home: — AC: — DC: €2,000.000
Russia Russia
Home: — AC: €13.000 DC: €17.000
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Home: — AC: — DC: €0.990
Taiwan Taiwan
Home: — AC: — DC: €11.612
Ukraine Ukraine
Home: — AC: €5.143 DC: €13.134
United States United States
Home: — AC: $0.298 DC: $0.474
Uruguay Uruguay
Home: — AC: €9.500 DC: €10.800
South Africa South Africa
Home: — AC: €6.127 DC: €6.866

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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