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EV Charging Cost Australia
The average residential electricity price in Australia is about 33¢/kWh. Here is what that costs per month, in AUD.
About this page. Vehicle efficiency figures are U.S. EPA-published ratings, because that is the dataset we can verify. Local vehicle ratings may differ. Electricity prices are local, and every field below can be overridden with your own tariff.
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A$91.57 / month
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD · Battery electric · 1,000 miles/month
- Per mile
- A$0.092
- Per year
- A$1,098.81
- Efficiency
- 3.96 mi/kWh
- Energy used
- 252 kWh/mo
monthly cost = miles ÷ efficiency × price × (1 + charging loss)
miles = 1,000
home rate = A$0.3300/kWh (100% of charging)
public DC rate = A$0.3300/kWh (0%)
charging loss = 10%What an EV costs to run in Australia
At 33¢/kWh and the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD's 3.96 mi/kWh (15.7 kWh/100 km), 1,000 miles a month costs about A$91.57.
Excludes daily supply charges, which differ materially between states.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity price in Australia?
About 33¢ per kWh for residential customers, per Australian Energy Regulator (AER) residential average (2026-08).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Australia?
Around A$91.57 a month over 1,000 miles at the average rate, depending on the car and your tariff.
Why are the car figures from the US EPA?
Because it is the published, verifiable dataset available to us. Override the rate and mileage with your own values.
Can I use my own tariff?
Yes — every price field is editable.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate from published averages.
Do you include standing charges?
No. Australia tariffs commonly include a daily standing charge that is not part of the unit rate.
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Data sources. Vehicle efficiency: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov (2026 model year). Electricity prices: U.S. EIA Form 861M (residential, June 2026). Fuel prices: U.S. EIA weekly retail (week ending 2026-09-07). All figures are estimates, not quotes.