Australia EV running-cost estimator
Enter energy use and mileage to estimate cost per kilometre · 2026 public rates
Cost per km
$0.048
QESH
Annual charging cost
$720.00
15000 km × 16 kWh/100 km
Typical 30 kWh fast charge
$9.00
30 kWh · QESH
kWh / 100 km
km / year
50%
Estimate by operator
| Operator | Rate /kWh | Cost / km | Annual cost | 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QESH | $0.30 | $0.048 | $360.00 | $9.00 |
ChargePoint | $0.45 | $0.072 | $540.00 | $13.50 |
JOLT | $0.46 | $0.074 | $552.00 | $15.79 |
Exploren | $0.50 | $0.080 | $600.00 | $15.00 |
Chargefox | $0.55 | $0.088 | $660.00 | $16.50 |
NRMA | $0.55 | $0.088 | $660.00 | $16.50 |
WA EV Network | $0.60 | $0.096 | $720.00 | $18.00 |
EVIE | $0.64 | $0.102 | $768.00 | $19.20 |
Ampol | $0.69 | $0.110 | $828.00 | $20.70 |
bp pulse | $0.85 | $0.136 | $1020.00 | $25.50 |
Tesla | $0.85 | $0.136 | $1020.00 | $25.50 |
Running-cost notes
How much does it cost to run an EV per km in Australia?
At $0.30/kWh (QESH) and 16 kWh/100 km, the energy cost is roughly $0.048/km. Using your 15000 km/year, that is about $720.00/year for that share of public charging.
Which EV charging operator is cheapest for running an EV in Australia?
QESH is the cheapest tracked DC/fast-charge rate at $0.30/kWh.
How do I estimate my annual EV charging cost in Australia?
Multiply your annual mileage by your vehicle’s kWh/100 km to get annual kWh, then multiply by the operator’s per-kWh rate. For example, 15000 km × 16 kWh/100 km × $0.30/kWh ≈ $720.00 per year.
Do public EV charging fees in Australia include connection or idle fees?
Yes. JOLT, Exploren, Chargefox, NRMA, WA EV Network, EVIE, Ampol, bp pulse, Tesla include connection or idle fees on top of the per-kWh energy price.
*kWh/100 km is your vehicle’s real energy use including charging losses. Vehicles vary widely: an SUV can use 30–50 % more than a compact car. Annual cost assumes the chosen scenario for all mileage and excludes insurance, depreciation, and other non-energy running costs.