EV Charging Cost Calculator
Price per kWh depending on the charging location: you can adjust it to your tariff.
Full charge
€16,80
Home
Range
333 km
Cost per 100 km
€5,04
Cost per km
€0.050
Indicative estimate: adjust the values to match your car and tariff. Real consumption, charging losses and temperature can change the results.
How to save
Practical tips to charge for less
Charge at night or during off-peak hours, or sign up for an EV-dedicated tariff: the price per kWh can almost halve.
Charge regularly up to 80% and only charge to 100% before long trips: it preserves the battery and each session costs less.
Drive efficiently and use regenerative braking: anticipating and lifting off the pedal recovers energy and cuts consumption.
Pair it with solar panels: charging during the day with the sun uses almost free energy and cancels out the cost of grid electricity.
Seasonal tips
How range and charging change in every season
In the cold the range can drop by 20-30%: plan your charges with extra safety margin.
Pre-condition the cabin while the car is still plugged in: you heat it with grid power instead of draining the battery.
Use seat and steering-wheel heating instead of full-blast climate: they warm you far more efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the cost of charging an electric car
How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?
At home the cost depends on the price per kWh on your bill, in Italy usually between €0.20 and €0.35/kWh. A 60 kWh battery at €0.28/kWh costs about €16.80 for a full charge, i.e. roughly €5 per 100 km with consumption of 18 kWh/100km. With night or EV-dedicated tariffs the cost drops further.
How much does it cost to charge at a public station?
At public stations prices in Italy typically range between €0.45 and €0.79/kWh (fast and ultra-fast DC charging is the most expensive). A 60 kWh charge at €0.60/kWh costs about €36, roughly double the home cost. Operator subscriptions and cards can lower the price per kWh.
Is an electric car cheaper than a petrol car to run?
On the cost of a 'full tank' the electric car is almost always cheaper, especially charging at home: about €5/100km versus €10-12/100km for a petrol car. At fast public stations the advantage shrinks or disappears. You should also factor in purchase price, incentives, maintenance (lower for EVs) and road tax, often reduced or waived for the first years.
Why does range drop in winter?
Cold slows the chemical reactions in the lithium battery, reducing available capacity, and much of the energy goes to heating the cabin and the battery. The result is a range drop that can reach 20-30%. Pre-conditioning the car while it is charging and using seat heating helps limit the losses.
What is the difference between AC and DC charging?
AC charging (alternating current) is what you get at home and at slow stations: the current is converted by the car's onboard charger, with typical power of 3-22 kW. DC charging (direct current) is what fast and ultra-fast stations use (50-350 kW): the conversion happens in the station and the energy goes straight into the battery, greatly reducing times but at a higher cost per kWh.
How long does an electric car battery last?
Modern batteries are designed to last the life of the car: they typically retain over 70-80% of capacity after 8 years or 160,000 km, the period covered by most manufacturers’ warranty. To extend their life, avoid keeping the charge always at 100% or near 0%, limit repeated DC charging and protect the battery from extreme temperatures.
What is the cost per km and how is it calculated?
The cost per km tells you how much energy you spend to drive one kilometre. It is calculated by multiplying consumption (kWh/100km) by the price per kWh and dividing by 100. E.g.: 18 kWh/100km × €0.28/kWh = €5.04 per 100 km, i.e. about €0.050/km. It is the most useful indicator for comparing electric with petrol and for estimating the cost of a trip.
How much more does a public station cost?
Public prices usually run between 0.45 and 0.79 euro per kWh, with fast DC charging at the top end. A 60 kWh charge at 0.60 euro comes to about 36 euro, roughly double the cost at home.
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