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Cost to run a electric radiant cooktop (per element) in South Australia (2026–27)

SA reference tariff · 41.9c/kWh

$0.75 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $138/year on the SA Power Networks rate.

Source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8), effective 1 July 2026

Ceramic cooktop cost in SA at 0.5 h/day, 365 days/year (41.9c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,200 W)$0.50$0.25$7.64$92
Typical (1,800 W)$0.75$0.38$11.47$138
High (3,000 W)$1.26$0.63$19.11$229

Appliance running-cost calculator

SA

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.

$0.75 per hour · $138/year at your settings
Per day (0.5 h)
$0.38
Per month
$11.47
Per year (365 days)
$137.68

Tariff: 41.9c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the SA Power Networks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: GloBird Energy — appliance electricity use. Full ceramic cooktop costs in SA →

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 SA?
$0.75 at the typical 1,800 W draw on SA's reference rate of 41.9c/kWh (SA Power Networks network). Efficient models run $0.50, high-draw models $1.26.
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 SA's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) usage rate for the SA Power Networks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See SA rates by zone.

Related

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.