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Cost to run a electric radiant cooktop (per element) in Australian Capital Territory (2026–27)

ACT reference tariff · 37.0c/kWh

$0.67 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $121/year on the Evoenergy rate.

Source: ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer), effective 1 July 2026

Ceramic cooktop cost in ACT at 0.5 h/day, 365 days/year (37.0c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,200 W)$0.44$0.22$6.74$81
Typical (1,800 W)$0.67$0.33$10.11$121
High (3,000 W)$1.11$0.55$16.85$202

Appliance running-cost calculator

ACT

Ceramic cooktop: 1,200–3,000 W typical range.

15–45 min per session; radiant elements cycle on/off, so average draw sits below rated watts.

$0.67 per hour · $121/year at your settings
Per day (0.5 h)
$0.33
Per month
$10.11
Per year (365 days)
$121.39

Tariff: 37.0c/kWh — ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer) for the Evoenergy network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: GloBird Energy — appliance electricity use. Full ceramic cooktop costs in ACT →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Radiant and coil hobs hold their heat, so switch them off a touch before the food's done and let the warmth finish the job. Always use a lid, and match the pot base to the element so heat isn't spilling past the sides. Flat, well-fitting cookware transfers heat best. Boiling water in the kettle first and pouring it in beats heating a pot from cold.

Frequently asked questions

What does a ceramic cooktop cost per hour in ACT?
$0.67 at the typical 1,800 W draw on ACT's reference rate of 37.0c/kWh (Evoenergy network). Efficient models run $0.44, high-draw models $1.11.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses ACT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer) usage rate for the Evoenergy network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See ACT rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

15–45 min per session; radiant elements cycle on/off, so average draw sits below rated watts.