Electric car vs petrol in Latvia
Charging at home in Latvia costs about €4.11 per 100 km, compared with €12.14 for a petrol car and €11.54 for a diesel. That is 66% less than petrol – rank 16 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Latvia fell by 1.5% 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 Latvia?
With household electricity at about €0.242 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €4.11. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €14.49.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Latvia?
Yes, when charging at home: about 66% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €1,205 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Latvia?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.71 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.