Model-specific EV charging cost estimates for popular electric cars. Each model page uses a real usable battery capacity, a realistic real-world consumption figure, an AC home charging example and a public DC fast-charging example. Pages also include editorial content about the model's charging architecture, charging speed and battery technology.
Use the model index to compare battery size, average consumption and home full-charge cost at a glance. Open any model for a deeper guide with charging time, cost per mile and FAQ.
What the model estimates assume
Home charge estimates use the EU average residential electricity price and 90 percent charging efficiency, mirroring a typical home wallbox session. Public charge estimates use 0.55 per kWh for a 10 to 80 percent DC fast charge, which is realistic for many rapid networks but varies by operator, subscription and country.
How to read the model cards
Each card shows usable battery capacity in kWh, real-world consumption in kWh per 100 km, an estimated home full-charge cost and an estimated public 10 to 80 percent fast-charge cost. Click through to the model page for charging time on different chargers, cost per mile, model-specific FAQs and editorial discussion of the car's charging behaviour.
Why model and tariff both matter
A more efficient car at the same tariff is always cheaper to run per kilometre. A larger battery does not automatically cost more per kilometre — it only costs more to fill from empty. The combination of consumption and electricity price determines running cost, with battery size determining range between charges.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the battery and consumption figures come from?
Battery capacity uses the manufacturer's usable figure where available. Consumption uses a realistic real-world figure that reflects mixed driving rather than best-case WLTP or EPA numbers.
Why are home and public charging costs so different?
Home electricity is billed at residential rates that are typically much lower than public DC fast-charging rates. The same car can cost two to four times more per kWh on a public rapid charger.
Can I change the price assumption?
Yes. Open the main calculator from any model page to enter your own electricity price, charging efficiency and target percentage.
Do the figures include subscription fees?
No. They calculate the energy cost only. Add subscription fees, connection fees and idle fees separately if they apply to your charger.
Is the EU average always relevant?
It is a reference price for like-for-like comparison across the model range. For an accurate local cost, open the country page or enter your own tariff.
Which model is cheapest to run?
The most efficient model on the cheapest tariff. Run the cost per 100 km calculator with each model's consumption to see the ranking for your tariff.
Why is 80 percent the public charging target?
DC fast charging tapers above 80 percent state of charge. Charging to 100 percent on a fast charger wastes time and money, so most planning targets 80 percent.
Are model pages updated when manufacturers update specs?
Yes. The last reviewed date appears on each model page, and we update battery and consumption figures when the manufacturer publishes revised specifications.