Electric car vs petrol in Finland
Charging at home in Finland costs about €4.58 per 100 km, compared with €14.33 for a petrol car and €13.38 for a diesel. That is 68% less than petrol – rank 14 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Finland rose by 19.5% 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 Finland?
With household electricity at about €0.269 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €4.58. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €16.16.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Finland?
Yes, when charging at home: about 68% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €1,463 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Finland?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.84 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.