Electric car vs petrol in Denmark
Charging at home in Denmark costs about €4.04 per 100 km, compared with €16.24 for a petrol car and €13.91 for a diesel. That is 75% less than petrol – rank 4 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Denmark fell by 28.3% 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 Denmark?
With household electricity at about €0.238 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €4.04. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €14.25.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Denmark?
Yes, when charging at home: about 75% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €1,830 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Denmark?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.96 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.