Electric cars are gaining popularity across Europe, and for good reason – they’re about 70% cheaper to run than gas or diesel vehicles. According to Switcher, a price comparison site, this is because electricity is generally cheaper than fossil fuels. However, the cost of charging an electric car varies significantly from country to country.
Several factors affect the price of charging, including the vehicle model, charging method, weather conditions, use of renewable energy, taxes, and subsidies. To give you a better idea, here are some of the key factors:
- Vehicle model
- Charging method
- Weather conditions
- Use of renewable energy
- Taxes and subsidies
- Geopolitics
That’s why it’s interesting to see which European country has the highest cost for charging an electric car.
According to data from Switcher, the top three most expensive countries for charging an electric car are Germany, Denmark, and Ireland. In Germany, a full charge costs around 25.72 euros, which works out to 7.06 euros per 100 km of travel. Denmark and Ireland follow closely, with full charges costing 24.56 euros and 24.14 euros, respectively.
On the other end of the spectrum, the cheapest countries for charging an electric car are Turkey, Georgia, and Kosovo, where a full charge costs around 4.05 euros, 4.59 euros, and 4.87 euros, respectively.
So where does Portugal fit in? It ranks 11th out of 38 European countries, with a full charge costing around 17.14 euros and 4.70 euros per 100 km. The cost of electricity in Portugal is around 0.26 euros per kWh.
It’s worth noting that these prices are based on domestic and public charging, and take into account the 25 best-selling electric vehicle models in each market. Overall, the cost of charging an electric car can vary significantly depending on where you live and drive in Europe.