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How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Australia?

I have a friend who lives in Australia and we _both_ have a gray BMW iX—what are the odds?! I know how much chargers cost out here in the States, but I’m curious if my friend pays more to charge her electric car than I do. How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Australia?

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Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great minds think alike! You both can get to know your
EVs
together, and trade insider tips. Just like in the U.S., charging your car in Australia saves owners plenty of cash throughout the year.
Here’s what we know about how much it costs to charge an electric car in Australia:
  • In Australia, the average cost of electricity is around $0.25 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
  • To travel 100km in your electric car, it needs 18 kWh of electricity. This will cost about $4.5/100km.
  • If you want to cut costs even further, try charging your EV during off-peak hours or invest in a home solar system.
Now that you have a better idea of how much your friend pays to charge her
BMW iX
in Australia, you can both feel good about your cost savings and positive impact on the environment. It’s also important to feel good about your car insurance policy. Can you imagine if you were overpaying for your coverage every month? You might be.
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