Ireland EV running-cost estimator
Enter energy use and mileage to estimate cost per kilometre · 2026 public rates
Cost per km
€0.096
Tesla
Annual charging cost
€1440.00
15000 km × 16 kWh/100 km
Typical 30 kWh fast charge
€18.00
30 kWh · Tesla
kWh / 100 km
km / year
50%
Estimate by operator
| Operator | Rate /kWh | Cost / km | Annual cost | 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tesla | €0.60 | €0.096 | €720.00 | €18.00 |
Weev | €0.65 | €0.104 | €780.00 | €19.50 |
Circle K | €0.69 | €0.110 | €828.00 | €20.70 |
ESB ecars | €0.72 | €0.115 | €864.00 | €21.60 |
Applegreen Electric | €0.73 | €0.117 | €876.00 | €21.90 |
ePower | €0.73 | €0.117 | €876.00 | €22.20 |
EasyGo | €0.76 | €0.122 | €912.00 | €23.04 |
IONITY | €0.81 | €0.130 | €972.00 | €24.30 |
Running-cost notes
How much does it cost to run an EV per km in Ireland?
At €0.60/kWh (Tesla) and 16 kWh/100 km, the energy cost is roughly €0.096/km. Using your 15000 km/year, that is about €1440.00/year for that share of public charging.
Which EV charging operator is cheapest for running an EV in Ireland?
Tesla is the cheapest tracked DC/fast-charge rate at €0.60/kWh.
How do I estimate my annual EV charging cost in Ireland?
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 × €0.60/kWh ≈ €1440.00 per year.
Do public EV charging fees in Ireland include connection or idle fees?
Yes. ePower, EasyGo 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.