Reference residential electricity prices and EV charging cost estimates for every country covered by Charge Cost Calculator. Prices are reported in the local currency used by the original source, with the publication period clearly labelled on every page.
Click any country to open a local example with the price pre-filled. You can then change the price field to match your own electricity bill and re-run every calculator with realistic numbers for your tariff.
What the country prices represent
Each price is the residential all-in rate published by an official source: Eurostat for EU countries, Ofgem for the United Kingdom, the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the United States, and the equivalent national authority for other countries. All-in means the rate includes energy, network fees and taxes where the source publishes them together.
Why prices vary so much
Generation mix, transmission losses, network fees, taxes and retail margins all differ between countries. Countries with abundant hydropower or nuclear capacity often have lower wholesale rates. Countries with high taxes on energy, such as Germany and Denmark, can have residential rates well above the EU average.
How to use the country pages
Open a country page to see a worked example using the local price. Read the editorial section for context on tariffs and typical charging patterns, then click through to the main calculator to model your own session. Country pages also link to the cost per 100 km and cost per mile calculators with the local price applied.
Frequently asked questions
How often are country prices updated?
We refresh prices when the underlying source publishes a new figure. The last reviewed date is shown on every page, and the source and reporting period are labelled next to every price.
Are these prices for residential or commercial use?
All country prices on this site are residential all-in averages. Business and public charging tariffs are different markets with different price structures.
Why aren't prices converted to one currency?
Converting to a single currency would add foreign-exchange noise and obscure the local cost picture. Each page uses the currency the source publishes.
Can I use these prices for my own bill?
Use them as a starting point, then replace with your actual tariff. The country average is unlikely to match your specific contract exactly.
Do these prices include taxes?
Yes, where the source publishes an all-in figure that includes taxes and network fees. The source label on each page indicates the breakdown.
What is an EV tariff?
An EV tariff is a residential contract designed for electric vehicle owners. It usually prices overnight hours at a much lower rate than daytime hours.
Which country has the cheapest EV charging?
Norway, France and Sweden tend to have lower residential rates because of hydropower and nuclear generation. Country pages publish the current figure for each.
Which country has the most expensive EV charging?
Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom often have higher residential rates because of tax structures and grid fees. Always check the country page for the current figure.