How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car in Different Countries (2025 Guide)

By bike_ev_admin December 3, 2025 3 min read

Electric cars are cheaper to run than gasoline vehicles, but charging prices vary dramatically around the world. In some countries, powering an EV for 100 km costs less than buying a cup of coffee — while in others it can be almost as expensive as fuel.

This guide compares home charging, public charging, and fast charging prices in major regions in 2025.

1. Average Home Charging Cost by Country (2025)

Home charging is the cheapest way to power an EV. Here are the average national electricity prices per kWh and the cost to fully charge a 60 kWh battery.

Country	Avg. Electricity Price (per kWh)	Cost to Charge 60 kWh EV	Cost per 100 km (15 kWh/100 km)
Norway	$0.13	$7.8	$1.95
USA	$0.15	$9.0	$2.25
China	$0.10	$6.0	$1.50
Canada	$0.12	$7.2	$1.80
Australia	$0.28	$16.8	$4.20
UK	$0.31	$18.6	$4.65
Germany	$0.40	$24.0	$6.00
France	$0.23	$13.8	$3.45
Italy	$0.36	$21.6	$5.40
Japan	$0.25	$15.0	$3.75

Key Insight:

Charging at home is cheapest in China, Canada, Norway, and the U.S., while Germany and the UK remain among the most expensive.

2. Public AC Charging Prices by Region

Public AC charging is usually more expensive than home charging, but still affordable.

Region	Avg. Public AC Price	Cost per 100 km (15 kWh)
Europe	$0.40–$0.60/kWh	$6–$9
North America	$0.30–$0.45/kWh	$4.5–$6.8
China	$0.15–$0.25/kWh	$2.2–$3.7
Middle East	$0.10–$0.20/kWh	$1.5–$3
Australia	$0.45–$0.65/kWh	$6.7–$9.7

China and the Middle East are the cheapest regions for public charging, while Australia and parts of Europe are the most expensive.

3. Fast Charging (DC) Prices in 2025

DC fast charging is convenient but significantly pricier.

Country / Network	Avg. Fast Charging Price	Cost per 100 km
USA (Tesla Supercharger)	$0.28–$0.36/kWh	~$4–$5.5
Europe (IONITY)	$0.69–$0.79/kWh	~$11–$12
UK	$0.65–$0.75/kWh	~$10–$11
China	$0.20–$0.30/kWh	~$3–$4.5
Japan	$0.40–$0.55/kWh	~$6–$8
Australia	$0.50–$0.65/kWh	~$7.5–$9.5

Fastest vs Cheapest:

Cheapest fast charging: China
Most expensive fast charging: Europe (IONITY)

4. Cost to Drive 1,000 km in Different Countries

Assuming 15 kWh per 100 km (average EV efficiency):

Country	Cost per 1,000 km (Home Charging)
China	~$15
Norway	~$19.5
USA	~$22.5
France	~$34.5
UK	~$46.5
Germany	~$60

Conclusion:

Driving an EV 1,000 km can cost as little as $15 in China — or as much as $60 in Germany.

Even at the highest rates, EVs remain cheaper than gasoline vehicles.

5. Why Charging Prices Differ by Country

1. Electricity generation mix

Countries with hydro, solar, or nuclear power tend to have cheaper and greener charging.

2. Government taxes & energy policies

Some nations tax electricity heavily (Germany, UK), while others subsidize EV charging.

3. Competition between charging networks

More competition = lower prices.

4. Peak vs off-peak pricing

Many countries offer night tariffs, reducing EV charging costs by 20–50%.

6. Best Countries for EV Owners (Cost Ranking)

Top 5 cheapest countries to charge an EV

China
Norway
Canada
USA (off-peak)
UAE / Middle East

Most expensive countries

Germany
UK
Denmark
Italy
Australia

Final Summary: How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV Worldwide?

Home charging costs vary from $0.10/kWh to $0.40/kWh.
Public AC charging is typically 20–80% more expensive.
Fast charging can reach up to $0.75/kWh in Europe.
China remains the world leader in low EV charging costs.
Even in expensive regions, EVs still cost 2–4× less per kilometer than gasoline cars.