Electric car vs petrol in Poland
Charging at home in Poland costs about €5.10 per 100 km, compared with €9.46 for a petrol car and €9.97 for a diesel. That is 46% less than petrol – rank 27 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Poland rose by 10.7% 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 Poland?
With household electricity at about €0.300 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €5.10. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €17.99.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Poland?
Yes, when charging at home: about 46% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €655 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Poland?
At current petrol prices an electric car using 17 kWh/100 km breaks even at about €0.56 per kWh. Public fast chargers above that price cost more than petrol.