Electric car vs petrol in Austria
Charging at home in Austria costs about €5.54 per 100 km, compared with €11.36 for a petrol car and €11.81 for a diesel. That is 51% less than petrol – rank 23 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Austria fell by 0.4% compared with the previous half-year.
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Enter the price per kWh shown at the chargers you use; it varies a lot between networks and subscriptions.
FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Austria?
With household electricity at about €0.326 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €5.54. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €19.56.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Austria?
Yes, when charging at home: about 51% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €872 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Austria?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.67 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.