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EV Home Charging Cost Calculator Australia

Estimate annual and monthly EV charging cost in AUD using kilometres, Australian label energy consumption, charging losses and home/public rates.

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Estimate electric-vehicle charging energy and cost from kilometres travelled and the model-specific Wh/km or kWh/100 km figure on the Australian energy consumption label.

Split charging between home and public networks, use your actual plan rates, and include an explicit charging-loss assumption so grid energy is not confused with battery energy.

Disclaimer: Laboratory label consumption and real-world use differ with speed, weather, tyres, payload, heating or cooling and driving style. Public charging prices and idle fees vary by network.

EV Home & Public Charging Cost

Use the model-specific Australian label figure. If the label shows Wh/km, divide it by 10 to get kWh/100 km.

Distance per year (km)

Energy consumption (kWh/100 km)Example: 180 Wh/km equals 18 kWh/100 km.

Charged at home (%)

Charging loss (%)Explicit wall-to-battery allowance.

Home rate (cents/kWh)Illustrative starting value; replace it with your electricity plan.

Public rate (cents/kWh)Illustrative starting value; replace it with the charging network price.

Estimated annual charging cost

$1,200

Low scenario$1,080

Typical scenario$1,200

High scenario$1,320

Monthly cost$100.00

Cost per 100 km$8.00

Battery / grid energy2,700 / 3,000 kWh

The ±10% range allows for real-world energy variation. Charger installation, subscriptions, parking and idle fees are excluded.

Data checked 13 July 2026. Consumption units follow the Australian vehicle energy consumption label.

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How to use this calculator

Enter annual kilometres and the vehicle label consumption in kWh/100 km.
Set the share charged at home versus public chargers.
Enter current home and public charging rates.
Adjust charging loss if you have measured wall-to-battery energy.

EV charging cost

Grid kWh = (km × kWh/100 km ÷ 100) ÷ (1 − loss%); cost = home kWh × home rate + public kWh × public rate

The result includes charging loss but not charger installation, subscriptions, parking or idle fees.

Worked example: 15,000 km per year

Given:

18 kWh/100 km label consumption
10% charging loss
80% home at $0.35/kWh
20% public at $0.60/kWh

Steps:

Battery energy: 2,700 kWh
Grid energy: 3,000 kWh
Blended energy cost: $0.40/kWh

Result: Estimated charging cost: $1,200/year or $100/month.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find kWh per 100 km?

Convert the Australian label Wh/km figure by dividing by 10, or use the manufacturer combined energy consumption figure.

Does this include charger installation?

No. It estimates energy only. Electrical upgrades, equipment, subscriptions and parking fees are separate.

Why include charging loss?

The wall supplies more energy than reaches the battery because the charger, battery conditioning and electronics consume some energy.

Sources & references

Australian fuel and electric energy consumption label — Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Find the best energy deal and understand bill charges — Australian Government — energy.gov.au

Last updated: 13 July 2026

EV Home Charging Cost Calculator Australia

EV Home & Public Charging Cost

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💡 Worked example: 15,000 km per year

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