Electric car vs petrol in Italy
Charging at home in Italy costs about €5.34 per 100 km, compared with €13.01 for a petrol car and €12.31 for a diesel. That is 59% less than petrol – rank 20 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Italy rose by 5.9% 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 Italy?
With household electricity at about €0.314 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €5.34. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €18.85.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Italy?
Yes, when charging at home: about 59% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €1,150 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Italy?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.77 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.