Electric car vs petrol in the Netherlands
Charging at home in the Netherlands costs about €4.15 per 100 km, compared with €14.85 for a petrol car and €13.57 for a diesel. That is 72% less than petrol – rank 6 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in the Netherlands fell by 4.4% 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 the Netherlands?
With household electricity at about €0.244 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €4.15. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €14.64.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in the Netherlands?
Yes, when charging at home: about 72% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €1,605 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in the Netherlands?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.87 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.