Ireland 4th most expensive country to charge an EV in Europe
Electric cars have been growing in popularity across Europe in recent years with EVs making up 10.5% of all new car registrations in the European Union in 2020, compared to just 3% the previous year.
Ireland came out as the 4th most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle in Europe, costing on average €15.08 per charge, €12.21 more per charge than Ukraine, the cheapest country in Europe. The average cost to charge an EV in Europe is €10.13, with Germany is the most expensive country.
The data come from Switcher.ie who looked at the cost of electricity across Europe and worked out how much you would pay on average to charge a vehicle in different countries.
TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES
The top 10 most expensive countries to charge an electric car in Europe were: 1) Germany - Avg cost to charge €19.02; Avg cost 100km €6.27; 2) Denmark (€17.71, €5.84); 3) Belgium (€17.45, €5.75); 4) Ireland (€15.08, €4.97); 5) Spain (€13.99, €4.61); 6) Italy (€13.91, €4.59); 7) United Kingdom (€13.77, €4.54); 8) Cyprus
(€13.33, €4.40); 9) Portugal (€13.25, €4.37); 10) Liechtenstein (€13.22, €4.36).
Commenting on the data, Eoin Clarke MD of Switcher. ie said: “It’s incredibly promising to see the sale of electric cars increasing across Europe. Not only is the increase fantastic news for the environment but it could also be great for your wallet. If you’re considering getting an electric car but aren’t sure where to start, do your research into different schemes and incentives your country offers. You want to make sure you’re getting the best deal and maximising your savings.
“The price of electricity hugely varies across Europe, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with huge bills even if you do live in a more expensive country. For those who can, switching energy suppliers could save you a huge amount of money, especially when you start charging your electric car from home. Take a look at different types of tariffs to see if you could slash your bills by only charging your car on a certain day or at a specific time.”