Your charging costs depend on how much you drive and your electricity rates. Here are real examples:
TYPICAL MELBOURNE DRIVER (15,000 km/year):
• Electricity at $0.30/kWh: $650/year
• Compared to petrol at $1.80/L: $2,700/year
• Annual saving: $2,050
HEAVY DRIVER (25,000 km/year):
• Electricity at $0.30/kWh: $1,080/year
• Compared to petrol: $4,500/year
• Annual saving: $3,420
USING OFF-PEAK RATES ($0.15/kWh):
• 15,000 km/year: $325/year
• 25,000 km/year: $540/year
USING SOLAR (free):
• All distances: $0/year
Many EV owners use scheduled charging to charge between midnight and 6am when electricity is cheapest.