Canada EV running-cost estimator
Enter energy use and mileage to estimate cost per kilometre · 2026 public rates
Cost per km
$0.051
Ivy
Annual charging cost
$768.00
15000 km × 16 kWh/100 km
Typical 30 kWh fast charge
$9.60
30 kWh · Ivy
kWh / 100 km
km / year
50%
Estimate by operator
| Operator | Rate /kWh | Cost / km | Annual cost | 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ivy | $0.32 | $0.051 | $384.00 | $9.60 |
Petro-Canada | $0.35 | $0.056 | $420.00 | $10.50 |
FLO | $0.38 | $0.061 | $456.00 | $11.40 |
BC Hydro | $0.40 | $0.064 | $480.00 | $12.00 |
ChargePoint | $0.40 | $0.064 | $480.00 | $12.00 |
Circuit | $0.44 | $0.070 | $528.00 | $13.20 |
ChargeLab | $0.45 | $0.072 | $540.00 | $13.50 |
SWTCH | $0.45 | $0.072 | $540.00 | $13.50 |
Electrify Canada | $0.48 | $0.077 | $576.00 | $14.40 |
Tesla | $0.48 | $0.077 | $576.00 | $14.40 |
Running-cost notes
How much does it cost to run an EV per km in Canada?
At $0.32/kWh (Ivy) and 16 kWh/100 km, the energy cost is roughly $0.051/km. Using your 15000 km/year, that is about $768.00/year for that share of public charging.
Which EV charging operator is cheapest for running an EV in Canada?
Ivy is the cheapest tracked DC/fast-charge rate at $0.32/kWh.
How do I estimate my annual EV charging cost in Canada?
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 × $0.32/kWh ≈ $768.00 per year.
Do public EV charging fees in Canada include connection or idle fees?
Yes. BC Hydro, Electrify Canada, 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.
