Electric car vs petrol in Portugal
Charging at home in Portugal costs about €4.02 per 100 km, compared with €13.04 for a petrol car and €12.13 for a diesel. That is 69% less than petrol – rank 13 of 27 EU countries for EV savings.
Household electricity in Portugal fell by 2.8% 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 Portugal?
With household electricity at about €0.237 per kWh (first half of 2026), 100 km in a compact electric car using 17 kWh costs about €4.02. A full charge of a 60 kWh battery costs about €14.20.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than a petrol car in Portugal?
Yes, when charging at home: about 69% less per 100 km than petrol, or roughly €1,352 a year over 15,000 km.
At what electricity price is an EV as expensive as petrol in Portugal?
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.