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EV running costs in Australia, per week

Quick answer

Driving 250 km a week in NSW and charging mostly at home, a typical electric car costs about $31.61 a week to run, counting charging, servicing and tyres.

Every EV by weekly running cost

Each car's cheapest version to run, lowest first. Running cost = charging (90% at home on the 2026–27 default rate), servicing and tyres.

Right: weekly running cost (charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the 5-year cost to own. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1Mini Cooper ElectricElectricRun-out$12.66/wk charging · 13.5 kWh/100 km · E$22.93/wk$65,953 over 5 yrs
  2. 2Fiat 500eElectric$12.19/wk charging · 13 kWh/100 km · La Prima$22.96/wk$64,470 over 5 yrs
  3. 3Mini AcemanElectricRun-out$12.94/wk charging · 13.8 kWh/100 km · SE$23.93/wk$73,212 over 5 yrs
  4. 4Tesla Model 3Electric$10.97/wk charging · 11.7 kWh/100 km · RWD$24.14/wk$58,178 over 5 yrs
  5. 5Jaecoo J5 EVElectric$13.41/wk charging · 14.3 kWh/100 km · Track$24.21/wk$45,284 over 5 yrs
  6. 6Hyundai InsterElectric$13.41/wk charging · 14.3 kWh/100 km · Standard Range$25.03/wk$44,497 over 5 yrs
  7. 7Chery E5Electric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · Ultimate$25.33/wk$46,576 over 5 yrs
  8. 8Honda Super-ONEElectric$15.38/wk charging · 16.4 kWh/100 km · Super-ONE$25.35/wk$45,492 over 5 yrs
  9. 9Mini Countryman ElectricElectric$13.13/wk charging · 14 kWh/100 km · E Classic$25.55/wk$81,632 over 5 yrs
  10. 10Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElectric$11.82/wk charging · 12.6 kWh/100 km · Elettrica$25.69/wk$70,579 over 5 yrs
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  1. 11Abarth 500eElectric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · Scorpionissima$26.02/wk$71,665 over 5 yrs
  2. 12Toyota bZ4XElectric$12.94/wk charging · 13.8 kWh/100 km · FWD$26.32/wk$68,833 over 5 yrs
  3. 13Kia EV4Electric$13.41/wk charging · 14.3 kWh/100 km · Air$26.46/wk$62,869 over 5 yrs
  4. 14Genesis GV60Electric$15.75/wk charging · 16.8 kWh/100 km · Advanced RWD$26.47/wk$101,182 over 5 yrs
  5. 15Jeep AvengerElectric$13.50/wk charging · 14.4 kWh/100 km · Longitude$26.66/wk$62,922 over 5 yrs
  6. 16Leapmotor B10Electric$13.97/wk charging · 14.9 kWh/100 km · Design LR$26.83/wk$53,863 over 5 yrs
  7. 17Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric$13.78/wk charging · 14.7 kWh/100 km · Standard Range$26.83/wk$58,976 over 5 yrs
  8. 18Suzuki e VitaraElectric$13.97/wk charging · 14.9 kWh/100 km · Motion$26.88/wk$58,980 over 5 yrs
  9. 19Kia EV3Electric$13.97/wk charging · 14.9 kWh/100 km · Air$27.02/wk$60,625 over 5 yrs
  10. 20Geely EX2Electric$14.91/wk charging · 15.9 kWh/100 km · Complete$27.05/wk$39,523 over 5 yrs
  11. 21Volvo EX30Electric$12.47/wk charging · 13.3 kWh/100 km · Plus$27.06/wk$63,026 over 5 yrs
  12. 22BYD Atto 1Electric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · Essential$27.52/wk$29,146 over 5 yrs
  13. 23GAC Aion UTElectric$15.38/wk charging · 16.4 kWh/100 km · Premium$27.58/wk$45,160 over 5 yrs
  14. 24BMW i4Electric$13.03/wk charging · 13.9 kWh/100 km · eDrive35$27.60/wk$102,075 over 5 yrs
  15. 25BMW iX1Electric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · xDrive30 M Sport$27.67/wk$91,093 over 5 yrs
  16. 26BMW iX2Electric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · xDrive30 M Sport$27.67/wk$93,093 over 5 yrs
  17. 27Leapmotor B05Electric$14.82/wk charging · 15.8 kWh/100 km · Style$27.67/wk$49,082 over 5 yrs
  18. 28BYD DolphinElectric$14.91/wk charging · 15.9 kWh/100 km · Essential$27.90/wk$38,141 over 5 yrs
  19. 29Tesla Model YElectric$13.03/wk charging · 13.9 kWh/100 km · RWD$28.02/wk$72,185 over 5 yrs
  20. 30BYD Atto 3Electric$14.63/wk charging · 15.6 kWh/100 km · Evo Dynamic$28.33/wk$55,356 over 5 yrs
  21. 31GWM OraElectric$15.19/wk charging · 16.2 kWh/100 km · Lux$28.35/wk$45,361 over 5 yrs
  22. 32Tesla Model Y LElectric$12.66/wk charging · 13.5 kWh/100 km · Premium Long Range AWD$28.36/wk$88,274 over 5 yrs
  23. 33GWM Ora 5Electric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · Lux$28.41/wk$43,376 over 5 yrs
  24. 34Volkswagen ID.5Electric$12.57/wk charging · 13.4 kWh/100 km · Pro$28.58/wk$76,421 over 5 yrs
  25. 35Toyota bZ4X TouringElectric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · Touring$28.63/wk$83,433 over 5 yrs
  26. 36Forthing Taikon 5Electric$15.00/wk charging · 16 kWh/100 km · Luxury$28.63/wk$48,434 over 5 yrs
  27. 37Smart #3Electric$15.29/wk charging · 16.3 kWh/100 km · Premium$28.91/wk$70,417 over 5 yrs
  28. 38Skoda ElroqElectric$13.60/wk charging · 14.5 kWh/100 km · 60 Select$29.15/wk$61,568 over 5 yrs
  29. 39Renault Megane E-TechElectric$14.63/wk charging · 15.6 kWh/100 km · Esprit Alpine (2027 update)$29.22/wk$69,586 over 5 yrs
  30. 40Smart #1Electric$15.66/wk charging · 16.7 kWh/100 km · Premium$29.29/wk$67,515 over 5 yrs
  31. 41BMW iX3Electric$14.16/wk charging · 15.1 kWh/100 km · 50 xDrive$29.43/wk$123,553 over 5 yrs
  32. 42Cupra BornElectric$14.16/wk charging · 15.1 kWh/100 km · 170 kW 77 kWh$29.71/wk$73,714 over 5 yrs
  33. 43BYD Atto 2Electric$16.04/wk charging · 17.1 kWh/100 km · Dynamic$29.74/wk$45,721 over 5 yrs
  34. 44Polestar 3Electric$16.41/wk charging · 17.5 kWh/100 km · Long Range Dual Motor$29.98/wk$144,895 over 5 yrs
  35. 45GAC Aion VElectric$15.66/wk charging · 16.7 kWh/100 km · Premium$30.00/wk$56,390 over 5 yrs
  36. 46Volkswagen ID.4Electric$12.57/wk charging · 13.4 kWh/100 km · Pro$30.26/wk$74,857 over 5 yrs
  37. 47Subaru UnchartedElectric$15.00/wk charging · 16 kWh/100 km · AWD$30.31/wk$73,870 over 5 yrs
  38. 48BYD SealElectric$13.13/wk charging · 14 kWh/100 km · Dynamic$30.46/wk$60,908 over 5 yrs
  39. 49Subaru TrailseekerElectric$14.44/wk charging · 15.4 kWh/100 km · AWD$30.46/wk$77,909 over 5 yrs
  40. 50Skoda EnyaqElectric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · Coupe Sportline 85$30.55/wk$79,933 over 5 yrs
  41. 51Polestar 2Electric$13.88/wk charging · 14.8 kWh/100 km · Long Range Single Motor$30.61/wk$80,358 over 5 yrs
  42. 52BMW iX4Electric$14.72/wk charging · 15.7 kWh/100 km · 50 xDrive$30.71/wk$133,885 over 5 yrs
  43. 53Geely EX5Electric$15.00/wk charging · 16 kWh/100 km · Complete$30.72/wk$55,976 over 5 yrs
  44. 54Volvo EX40Electric$15.00/wk charging · 16 kWh/100 km · Ultra Single Motor$31.02/wk$84,055 over 5 yrs
  45. 55Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric$14.54/wk charging · 15.5 kWh/100 km · 2WD$31.15/wk$82,300 over 5 yrs
  46. 56Mazda 6eElectric$14.91/wk charging · 15.9 kWh/100 km · GT$31.26/wk$64,117 over 5 yrs
  47. 57Nissan AriyaElectric$16.41/wk charging · 17.5 kWh/100 km · Evolve e-4orce$31.47/wk$86,021 over 5 yrs
  48. 58Deepal E07Electric$15.00/wk charging · 16 kWh/100 km · RWD$31.49/wk$79,087 over 5 yrs
  49. 59Kia EV6Electric$14.91/wk charging · 15.9 kWh/100 km · Air$31.53/wk$86,857 over 5 yrs
  50. 60Genesis Electrified GV70Electric$18.75/wk charging · 20 kWh/100 km · Signature Performance AWD$31.61/wk$147,019 over 5 yrs
  51. 61KGM Torres EVXElectric$17.44/wk charging · 18.6 kWh/100 km · EVX$31.78/wk$68,264 over 5 yrs
  52. 62Renault Scenic E-TechElectric$16.60/wk charging · 17.7 kWh/100 km · Techno$31.90/wk$70,284 over 5 yrs
  53. 63Hyundai ElexioElectric$17.07/wk charging · 18.2 kWh/100 km · Elexio$32.12/wk$73,342 over 5 yrs
  54. 64MG MG4Electric$15.10/wk charging · 16.1 kWh/100 km · Urban 54$32.26/wk$45,377 over 5 yrs
  55. 65Cupra TavascanElectric$15.57/wk charging · 16.6 kWh/100 km · Endurance$32.30/wk$80,887 over 5 yrs
  56. 66Xpeng G6Electric$16.60/wk charging · 17.7 kWh/100 km · AWD Performance$32.31/wk$78,201 over 5 yrs
  57. 67Mercedes-Benz EQAElectric$13.50/wk charging · 14.4 kWh/100 km · 250+$32.40/wk$100,425 over 5 yrs
  58. 68Leapmotor C10Electric$16.88/wk charging · 18 kWh/100 km · Design LR$32.59/wk$64,362 over 5 yrs
  59. 69LDV Mifa 9Electric$18.10/wk charging · 19.3 kWh/100 km · Executive$32.66/wk$131,491 over 5 yrs
  60. 70Mercedes-Benz CLAElectric$12.38/wk charging · 13.2 kWh/100 km · 200 electric Shooting Brake$32.71/wk$87,494 over 5 yrs
  61. 71Audi Q4 e-tronElectric$14.07/wk charging · 15 kWh/100 km · 40 e-tron$32.72/wk$86,157 over 5 yrs
  62. 72Kia EV5Electric$16.88/wk charging · 18 kWh/100 km · Air Long Range$32.78/wk$74,514 over 5 yrs
  63. 73Lexus ES (electric)Electric$15.19/wk charging · 16.2 kWh/100 km · ES350e Sports Luxury$32.79/wk$91,525 over 5 yrs
  64. 74Subaru SolterraElectric$16.79/wk charging · 17.9 kWh/100 km · AWD$32.80/wk$76,519 over 5 yrs
  65. 75IM IM5Electric$14.35/wk charging · 15.3 kWh/100 km · Premium$33.00/wk$71,570 over 5 yrs
  66. 76Smart #5Electric$17.25/wk charging · 18.4 kWh/100 km · Pro+$33.02/wk$73,486 over 5 yrs
  67. 77Ford Mustang Mach-EElectric$16.60/wk charging · 17.7 kWh/100 km · Premium$33.08/wk$95,091 over 5 yrs
  68. 78Deepal S07Electric$17.44/wk charging · 18.6 kWh/100 km · S07$33.21/wk$68,535 over 5 yrs
  69. 79Mazda CX-6eElectric$16.88/wk charging · 18 kWh/100 km · GT$33.23/wk$68,629 over 5 yrs
  70. 80Mercedes-Benz EQBElectric$14.44/wk charging · 15.4 kWh/100 km · 250+$33.34/wk$103,769 over 5 yrs
  71. 81MG S5 EVElectric$15.57/wk charging · 16.6 kWh/100 km · Essence 49$33.44/wk$53,684 over 5 yrs
  72. 82Zeekr XElectric$15.85/wk charging · 16.9 kWh/100 km · RWD$33.59/wk$59,634 over 5 yrs
  73. 83BMW i5Electric$15.47/wk charging · 16.5 kWh/100 km · eDrive40$34.57/wk$170,887 over 5 yrs
  74. 84BYD Sealion 7Electric$18.66/wk charging · 19.9 kWh/100 km · Premium$34.60/wk$65,987 over 5 yrs
  75. 85MG S6 EVElectric$15.57/wk charging · 16.6 kWh/100 km · Essence RWD$34.87/wk$61,056 over 5 yrs
  76. 86IM IM6Electric$15.66/wk charging · 16.7 kWh/100 km · Premium$35.03/wk$72,097 over 5 yrs
  77. 87Volkswagen ID. BuzzElectric$17.72/wk charging · 18.9 kWh/100 km · Pro 5-seat$35.17/wk$91,134 over 5 yrs
  78. 88Polestar 4Electric$16.41/wk charging · 17.5 kWh/100 km · Long Range Dual Motor Performance$35.28/wk$110,624 over 5 yrs
  79. 89Kia EV9Electric$16.60/wk charging · 17.7 kWh/100 km · Air$35.36/wk$112,193 over 5 yrs
  80. 90Toyota HiLux EVElectric$20.44/wk charging · 21.8 kWh/100 km · SR dual-cab pick-up$35.50/wk$91,719 over 5 yrs
  81. 91Audi Q6 e-tronElectric$15.00/wk charging · 16 kWh/100 km · e-tron$35.80/wk$105,208 over 5 yrs
  82. 92Xpeng X9Electric$18.94/wk charging · 20.2 kWh/100 km · Standard Range$36.08/wk$105,281 over 5 yrs
  83. 93Lexus RZElectric$17.07/wk charging · 18.2 kWh/100 km · RZ500e Luxury$36.09/wk$99,884 over 5 yrs
  84. 94Cadillac OptiqElectric$16.50/wk charging · 17.6 kWh/100 km · Sport$36.27/wk$95,429 over 5 yrs
  85. 95KGM Musso EVElectric$21.57/wk charging · 23 kWh/100 km · 2WD$36.62/wk$71,522 over 5 yrs
  86. 96Zeekr 7XElectric$16.41/wk charging · 17.5 kWh/100 km · RWD$37.01/wk$73,523 over 5 yrs
  87. 97Mercedes-Benz GLC electricElectric$16.04/wk charging · 17.1 kWh/100 km · GLC 400 4MATIC$37.79/wk$128,026 over 5 yrs
  88. 98LDV eT60Electric$25.23/wk charging · 26.9 kWh/100 km · Dual cab 4x2$37.88/wk$108,838 over 5 yrs
  89. 99Hyundai Ioniq 9Electric$19.32/wk charging · 20.6 kWh/100 km · Calligraphy AWD$37.94/wk$135,615 over 5 yrs
  90. 100Volvo ES90Electric$17.35/wk charging · 18.5 kWh/100 km · Plus Single Motor$38.36/wk$104,855 over 5 yrs
  91. 101Denza D9Electric$19.22/wk charging · 20.5 kWh/100 km · Standard$39.31/wk$102,210 over 5 yrs
  92. 102MG CybersterElectric$15.75/wk charging · 16.8 kWh/100 km · GT AWD$39.34/wk$131,229 over 5 yrs
  93. 103BMW i7Electric$16.22/wk charging · 17.3 kWh/100 km · 60 xDrive$39.60/wk$323,197 over 5 yrs
  94. 104Cadillac LyriqElectric$17.72/wk charging · 18.9 kWh/100 km · Luxury$39.63/wk$106,303 over 5 yrs
  95. 105MG U9 EVElectric$22.97/wk charging · 24.5 kWh/100 km · Dual-motor AWD$40.17/wk$95,435 over 5 yrs
  96. 106Zeekr 009Electric$18.29/wk charging · 19.5 kWh/100 km · 7-seat$40.32/wk$152,382 over 5 yrs
  97. 107Volvo EX90Electric$20.63/wk charging · 22 kWh/100 km · Single Motor$40.93/wk$123,633 over 5 yrs
  98. 108Hyundai Ioniq 5 NElectric$19.88/wk charging · 21.2 kWh/100 km · N$41.86/wk$131,883 over 5 yrs
  99. 109BMW iXElectric$20.44/wk charging · 21.8 kWh/100 km · xDrive45 M Sport$42.39/wk$159,922 over 5 yrs
  100. 110Porsche Macan ElectricElectric$15.19/wk charging · 16.2 kWh/100 km · Macan$42.42/wk$146,828 over 5 yrs
  101. 111Hyundai Ioniq 6 NElectric$18.10/wk charging · 19.3 kWh/100 km · N$42.93/wk$132,163 over 5 yrs
  102. 112Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVElectric$14.91/wk charging · 15.9 kWh/100 km · 350$44.09/wk$164,162 over 5 yrs
  103. 113Audi e-tron GTElectric$18.29/wk charging · 19.5 kWh/100 km · S e-tron GT$45.02/wk$227,604 over 5 yrs
  104. 114Porsche TaycanElectric$18.29/wk charging · 19.5 kWh/100 km · 4S$46.94/wk$240,304 over 5 yrs
  105. 115Porsche Cayenne ElectricElectric$18.47/wk charging · 19.7 kWh/100 km · Cayenne Electric$47.13/wk$186,053 over 5 yrs
  106. 116Mercedes-Benz EQSElectric$17.54/wk charging · 18.7 kWh/100 km · 450 4MATIC$48.14/wk$238,416 over 5 yrs
  107. 117Lotus EmeyaElectric$15.38/wk charging · 16.4 kWh/100 km · Emeya S$48.35/wk$228,560 over 5 yrs
  108. 118Ford F-150 LightningElectricRun-out$26.63/wk charging · 28.4 kWh/100 km · Pro 98 kWh$49.57/wk$135,879 over 5 yrs
  109. 119Mercedes-Benz G 580Electric$26.26/wk charging · 28 kWh/100 km · G 580 with EQ Technology$56.86/wk$270,684 over 5 yrs

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How much does an EV cost to run per week in Australia?

About $31.61 a week for a typical EV driving 250 km, counting home charging, servicing and tyres (NSW prices). The cheapest is about $22.93.

Is an EV cheaper to run than a hybrid?

Usually, if you charge at home: a typical EV costs about $31.61 a week to run and a typical hybrid about $40.71.

What is the cheapest EV to run?

The Mini Cooper Electric E, at about $22.93 a week. Small, efficient cars with cheap servicing win here.

Do EVs cost less to service?

Usually. There's no oil to change and brakes last longer, but tyres can wear faster. Some brands charge as much as for a petrol car, so we use each car's published service prices.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

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