Updated October 2026

Thinking about an EV? See what it will really cost to run.

Pick a car, tell us where you live and how far you drive. We'll show the weekly charging cost and what you'd save compared with your petrol car.

What would it cost you?

Could you charge at home?
What do you drive now?
Typical petrol use of 6.5, 8.5 or 11 L/100 km.
Your capital city's average this week. Change it to your local price.
EV charging per week—
Your petrol now, per week—
Saved per year—

Fine-tune the numbers
Your state's default rate. Your bill shows yours.
Usually 59–79c.

Browse the most popular models

All 39 EVs we track, sorted by price. Weekly cost assumes 250 km in NSW, mostly charged at home.

BYDAtto 1
310 kmSmall hatchClaimed range43.2 kWh battery3.99 m long
From $23,990 + on-roads310 km range≈ $14.54/week to chargeGeelyEX2
345 kmSmall hatchClaimed range47.1 kWh battery4.13 m long
From $26,490 RRP345 km range≈ $14.91/week to chargeBYDDolphin
427 kmSmall hatchClaimed range60.5 kWh battery4.29 m long
From $29,990 + on-roads427 km range≈ $14.91/week to chargeBYDAtto 2
345 kmSmall SUVClaimed range51.13 kWh battery4.31 m long
From $31,990 + on-roads345 km range≈ $16.04/week to chargeMGMG4
452 kmSmall hatchClaimed range64 kWh battery4.29 m long
From $31,990 drive-away452 km range≈ $15.47/week to chargeGACAion UT
400 kmSmall hatchClaimed range60 kWh battery4.27 m long
From $31,990 + on-roads400 km range≈ $15.38/week to chargeJaecooJ5 EV
402 kmSmall SUVClaimed range58.9 kWh battery4.38 m long
From $36,990 drive-away402 km range≈ $13.41/week to chargeCheryE5
430 kmSmall SUVClaimed range60.7 kWh battery4.42 m long
From $37,990 + on-roads430 km range≈ $14.54/week to chargeLeapmotorB10
435 kmSmall SUVClaimed range65 kWh battery4.51 m long
From $38,990 + on-roads435 km range≈ $14.25/week to chargeHyundaiInster
360 kmSmall hatchClaimed range49 kWh battery3.83 m long
From $39,600 + on-roads360 km range≈ $13.41/week to chargeBYDAtto 3
510 kmSmall SUVClaimed range74.88 kWh battery4.46 m long
From $41,990 + on-roads510 km range≈ $14.63/week to chargeGeelyEX5
475 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range68.39 kWh battery4.62 m long
From $41,990 + on-roads475 km range≈ $15.00/week to chargeMGS5 EV
425 kmSmall SUVClaimed range62.1 kWh battery4.48 m long
From $41,990 + on-roads425 km range≈ $15.57/week to chargeHyundaiKona Electric
505 kmSmall SUVClaimed range65.4 kWh battery4.36 m long
From $45,990 drive-away505 km range≈ $13.78/week to chargeBYDSeal
570 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range82.5 kWh battery4.80 m long
From $46,990 + on-roads570 km range≈ $13.13/week to chargeSkodaElroq
529 kmSmall SUVClaimed range77 kWh battery4.49 m long
From $47,990 + on-roads529 km range≈ $13.60/week to chargeZeekrX
440 kmSmall SUVClaimed range64 kWh battery4.45 m long
From $48,900 + on-roads440 km range≈ $15.38/week to chargeLeapmotorC10
510 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range81.9 kWh battery4.74 m long
From $49,888 + on-roads510 km range≈ $16.88/week to chargeKiaEV4
612 kmSmall sedanClaimed range78 kWh battery4.73 m long
From $49,990 + on-roads612 km range≈ $13.41/week to chargeVolvoEX30
480 kmSmall SUVClaimed range64 kWh battery4.23 m long
From $49,990 + on-roads480 km range≈ $12.47/week to chargeMazda6e
560 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range78 kWh battery4.92 m long
From $49,990 + on-roads560 km range≈ $14.91/week to chargeXpengG6
525 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range80.8 kWh battery4.76 m long
From $51,800 + on-roads525 km range≈ $16.79/week to chargeKiaEV3
605 kmSmall SUVClaimed range81.4 kWh battery4.30 m long
From $52,098 + on-roads605 km range≈ $13.97/week to chargeDeepalS07
475 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range76 kWh battery4.75 m long
From $53,900 + on-roads475 km range≈ $17.44/week to chargeTeslaModel 3
750 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range79 kWh battery4.72 m long
From $54,900 + on-roads750 km range≈ $12.94/week to chargeSmart#1
440 kmSmall SUVClaimed range62 kWh battery4.27 m long
From $54,900 + on-roads440 km range≈ $15.94/week to chargeBYDSealion 7
482 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range82.56 kWh battery4.83 m long
From $54,990 + on-roads482 km range≈ $18.66/week to chargeKiaEV5
555 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range88.1 kWh battery4.62 m long
From $56,770 drive-away555 km range≈ $17.07/week to chargeSmart#3
455 kmSmall SUVClaimed range62 kWh battery4.40 m long
From $57,900 + on-roads455 km range≈ $15.75/week to chargeTeslaModel Y
600 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range79 kWh battery4.79 m long
From $58,900 + on-roads600 km range≈ $13.03/week to chargeVolkswagenID.4
544 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range77 kWh battery4.58 m long
From $59,990 + on-roads544 km range≈ $12.57/week to chargeCupraBorn
511 kmSmall hatchClaimed range77 kWh battery4.32 m long
From $59,990 + on-roads511 km range≈ $14.16/week to chargePolestarPolestar 2
591 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range78 kWh battery4.61 m long
From $66,400 + on-roads591 km range≈ $12.38/week to chargeHyundaiIoniq 6
545 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range74 kWh battery4.86 m long
From $67,300 + on-roads545 km range≈ $11.82/week to chargeHyundaiIoniq 5
476 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range80 kWh battery4.66 m long
From $68,000 + on-roads476 km range≈ $14.54/week to chargeZeekr7X
615 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range100 kWh battery4.79 m long
From $69,213 drive-away (Sydney est.)615 km range≈ $16.60/week to chargeKiaEV6
504 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range80 kWh battery4.70 m long
From $72,800 + on-roads504 km range≈ $13.78/week to chargePolestarPolestar 4
610 kmMid-size SUVClaimed range94 kWh battery4.84 m long
From $78,500 + on-roads610 km range≈ $16.60/week to chargeKiaEV9
512 kmLarge SUVClaimed range96 kWh battery5.01 m long
From $97,000 + on-roads512 km range≈ $16.60/week to charge
Find my carTell us your budget and driving. Get your three best-value picks and why.Compare and rankPrice, charging, servicing and tyres side by side, with every model ranked by cost to own.Home charger costsA wallbox is usually $1,000–$3,000 installed. Find out if you need one.

Not ready for full electric?

Hybrids never need charging. Plug-in hybrids do most daily driving on electricity, then switch to petrol. See how the best sellers compare with EVs on total cost.

MGZS Hybrid+
4.7 L/100 kmHybrid · Small SUVClaimed fuel use, against a typical petrol SUVPetrol hybrid4.43 m long
From $29,990 drive-away (Sydney)Hybrid≈ $28.06/week in fuelToyotaCorolla Hybrid
4 L/100 kmHybrid · Small hatchClaimed fuel use, against a typical petrol SUV≈ 1,075 km per tank4.38 m long
From $32,110 + on-roadsHybrid≈ $23.88/week in fuelGeelyStarray EM-i
136 km electricPlug-in · Mid-size SUVClaimed electric range, then petrol29.8 kWh battery4.74 m long
From $37,490 + on-roadsPlug-in≈ $22.29/week, charged at home

See all hybrids and plug-ins

Before you buy: three things that change the cost

Where you'll charge

Charging at home is roughly half the price of public fast chargers, and overnight off-peak plans can be cheaper again. Without a garage or driveway you'll rely on public chargers, which narrows the saving over petrol. Most owners pay an electrician to fit a wallbox for faster home charging.

How far you really go on a charge

Claimed ranges come from a lab test. Expect noticeably less on the highway at 110 km/h, with the air-con running or when towing. Choose a car whose range comfortably covers your longest regular trip.

The novated lease tax break ends for some cars

Eligible EVs bought through a novated lease are currently exempt from fringe benefits tax. From 1 April 2027 the full exemption only applies to EVs valued at $75,000 or less, so most cars on this site still qualify. Leases already in place keep their current treatment.

Head-to-head comparisons

Each car against its closest rivals on price, range, running costs and cost to own.

Show all 196 comparisons

Weekly charging cost by state

250 km a week, 90% of charging at home. Cheapest state for each car in green. Scroll sideways on a phone.

Show the table for all 74 versions
CarNSWVICQLDSAWATASACTNT
BYDSealion 7 Premium$18.66$16.20$16.02$22.24$18.39$14.59$20.05$16.96
BYDSealion 7 Performance$20.07$17.42$17.23$23.92$19.78$15.69$21.56$18.24
BYDAtto 1 Essential$14.54$12.62$12.48$17.33$14.33$11.36$15.62$13.21
BYDAtto 1 Premium$15.00$13.02$12.88$17.88$14.79$11.73$16.12$13.64
BYDAtto 2 Dynamic$16.04$13.92$13.77$19.11$15.80$12.53$17.23$14.57
BYDAtto 2 Premium$16.04$13.92$13.77$19.11$15.80$12.53$17.23$14.57
BYDAtto 3 Evo Dynamic$14.63$12.70$12.56$17.44$14.42$11.43$15.72$13.30
BYDAtto 3 Evo Premium$15.38$13.35$13.20$18.33$15.16$12.02$16.52$13.98
GeelyEX5 Complete$15.00$13.02$12.88$17.88$14.79$11.73$16.12$13.64
GeelyEX5 Inspire$15.85$13.76$13.60$18.89$15.62$12.39$17.03$14.40
GeelyEX2 Complete$14.91$12.94$12.80$17.77$14.70$11.65$16.02$13.55
GeelyEX2 Inspire$14.91$12.94$12.80$17.77$14.70$11.65$16.02$13.55
JaecooJ5 EV Track$13.41$11.64$11.51$15.98$13.22$10.48$14.41$12.19
MGMG4 Urban 43$15.47$13.43$13.28$18.44$15.25$12.09$16.62$14.06
MGMG4 Urban 54$15.10$13.11$12.96$18.00$14.88$11.80$16.22$13.72
MGMG4 Essence 64$16.50$14.33$14.17$19.67$16.27$12.90$17.73$15.00
Zeekr7X Long Range RWD$16.60$14.41$14.25$19.78$16.36$12.97$17.83$15.08
Zeekr7X Performance AWD$18.66$16.20$16.02$22.24$18.39$14.59$20.05$16.96
TeslaModel Y RWD$13.03$11.31$11.19$15.54$12.85$10.19$14.00$11.85
TeslaModel Y Long Range AWD$13.88$12.05$11.91$16.54$13.68$10.85$14.91$12.61
TeslaModel 3 RWD$12.94$11.23$11.11$15.42$12.75$10.12$13.90$11.76
TeslaModel 3 Long Range RWD$11.82$10.26$10.14$14.08$11.65$9.24$12.69$10.74
KiaEV3 Air$13.97$12.13$11.99$16.65$13.77$10.92$15.01$12.70
KiaEV3 Earth$13.97$12.13$11.99$16.65$13.77$10.92$15.01$12.70
KiaEV5 Air Standard Range$17.07$14.81$14.65$20.34$16.82$13.34$18.34$15.51
KiaEV5 Air Long Range$16.88$14.65$14.49$20.12$16.64$13.19$18.14$15.34
HyundaiKona Electric Standard Range$13.78$11.97$11.83$16.43$13.59$10.78$14.81$12.53
HyundaiKona Electric Extended Range$13.78$11.97$11.83$16.43$13.59$10.78$14.81$12.53
HyundaiInster Standard Range$13.41$11.64$11.51$15.98$13.22$10.48$14.41$12.19
HyundaiInster Extended Range$14.16$12.29$12.16$16.88$13.96$11.07$15.21$12.87
BYDDolphin Essential$14.91$12.94$12.80$17.77$14.70$11.65$16.02$13.55
BYDDolphin Premium$14.91$12.94$12.80$17.77$14.70$11.65$16.02$13.55
BYDSeal Dynamic$13.13$11.40$11.27$15.65$12.94$10.26$14.11$11.93
BYDSeal Premium$13.60$11.80$11.67$16.21$13.40$10.63$14.61$12.36
LeapmotorC10 Design LR$16.88$14.65$14.49$20.12$16.64$13.19$18.14$15.34
XpengG6 Standard Range$16.79$14.57$14.41$20.01$16.54$13.12$18.03$15.26
XpengG6 Long Range$16.79$14.57$14.41$20.01$16.54$13.12$18.03$15.26
KiaEV9 Air$16.60$14.41$14.25$19.78$16.36$12.97$17.83$15.08
KiaEV9 Earth$17.91$15.55$15.38$21.35$17.65$14.00$19.24$16.28
KiaEV6 Air$13.78$11.97$11.83$16.43$13.59$10.78$14.81$12.53
KiaEV6 GT-Line$13.78$11.97$11.83$16.43$13.59$10.78$14.81$12.53
KiaEV4 Air$13.41$11.64$11.51$15.98$13.22$10.48$14.41$12.19
KiaEV4 Earth$13.97$12.13$11.99$16.65$13.77$10.92$15.01$12.70
HyundaiIoniq 5 2WD$14.54$12.62$12.48$17.33$14.33$11.36$15.62$13.21
HyundaiIoniq 5 N Line Premium AWD$15.29$13.27$13.12$18.22$15.07$11.95$16.42$13.89
HyundaiIoniq 6 2WD Standard Range$11.82$10.26$10.14$14.08$11.65$9.24$12.69$10.74
HyundaiIoniq 6 Dynamiq 2WD$12.75$11.07$10.95$15.20$12.57$9.97$13.70$11.59
PolestarPolestar 2 Long Range Single Motor$12.38$10.74$10.63$14.75$12.20$9.68$13.30$11.25
PolestarPolestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor$13.32$11.56$11.43$15.87$13.12$10.41$14.31$12.10
PolestarPolestar 4 Long Range Single Motor$16.60$14.41$14.25$19.78$16.36$12.97$17.83$15.08
PolestarPolestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor$17.44$15.14$14.97$20.79$17.19$13.63$18.74$15.85
VolvoEX30 Plus$12.47$10.83$10.71$14.87$12.29$9.75$13.40$11.33
VolvoEX30 Ultra$12.47$10.83$10.71$14.87$12.29$9.75$13.40$11.33
Smart#1 Pro+$15.94$13.84$13.69$19.00$15.71$12.46$17.13$14.49
Smart#1 Premium$15.66$13.59$13.44$18.67$15.43$12.24$16.83$14.23
Smart#3 Pro+$15.75$13.68$13.52$18.78$15.53$12.31$16.93$14.32
Smart#3 Premium$15.29$13.27$13.12$18.22$15.07$11.95$16.42$13.89
MGS5 EV Essence 49$15.57$13.51$13.36$18.55$15.34$12.17$16.72$14.15
MGS5 EV Essence 62$15.57$13.51$13.36$18.55$15.34$12.17$16.72$14.15
CheryE5 Ultimate$14.54$12.62$12.48$17.33$14.33$11.36$15.62$13.21
LeapmotorB10 Style$14.25$12.37$12.24$16.99$14.05$11.14$15.31$12.95
LeapmotorB10 Design LR$13.97$12.13$11.99$16.65$13.77$10.92$15.01$12.70
GACAion UT Premium$15.38$13.35$13.20$18.33$15.16$12.02$16.52$13.98
GACAion UT Luxury$15.38$13.35$13.20$18.33$15.16$12.02$16.52$13.98
DeepalS07 S07$17.44$15.14$14.97$20.79$17.19$13.63$18.74$15.85
SkodaElroq 60 Select$13.60$11.80$11.67$16.21$13.40$10.63$14.61$12.36
SkodaElroq 85 Select$13.60$11.80$11.67$16.21$13.40$10.63$14.61$12.36
VolkswagenID.4 Pro$12.57$10.91$10.79$14.98$12.38$9.82$13.50$11.42
VolkswagenID.4 GTX$15.94$13.84$13.69$19.00$15.71$12.46$17.13$14.49
CupraBorn 170 kW 77 kWh$14.16$12.29$12.16$16.88$13.96$11.07$15.21$12.87
ZeekrX RWD$15.38$13.35$13.20$18.33$15.16$12.02$16.52$13.98
ZeekrX Performance AWD$17.16$14.90$14.73$20.45$16.91$13.41$18.44$15.60
Mazda6e GT$14.91$12.94$12.80$17.77$14.70$11.65$16.02$13.55
Mazda6e Atenza$14.91$12.94$12.80$17.77$14.70$11.65$16.02$13.55

Common questions

Is an EV cheaper to run than a petrol car?

Usually, if you can charge at home. A mid-size electric SUV driving 250 km a week costs about $12–22 a week to charge, mostly at home, on default electricity prices. A medium petrol SUV using 8.5 L/100 km costs about $50.74 a week at Sydney's average of $2.39 a litre.

Which state is cheapest to charge an EV in?

On 2026–27 default flat rates, Tasmania is cheapest at about 24.8c per kWh. South Australia is the most expensive at about 41.9c per kWh.

Can I own an EV without a garage or driveway?

Yes, but it costs more. Public fast chargers cost about 59–79c per kWh, roughly double home charging, so your saving over petrol is smaller. Choose 'public chargers only' in the calculator to see your numbers.

Can I charge an EV from a normal power point?

Yes. Every car here can charge from a 10 amp socket, but slowly: around 28 hours for a 68 kWh battery like the Geely EX5. That's enough for most people's daily driving if you plug in every night.

How we work it out

Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.