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

VIC reference tariff · 27.5c/kWh

$0.49 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $90/year on the Jemena rate.

Source: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27, effective 1 July 2026

Ceramic cooktop cost in VIC at 0.5 h/day, 365 days/year (27.5c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,200 W)$0.33$0.16$5.01$60
Typical (1,800 W)$0.49$0.25$7.52$90
High (3,000 W)$0.82$0.41$12.53$150

Appliance running-cost calculator

VIC

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.

$0.49 per hour · $90/year at your settings
Per day (0.5 h)
$0.25
Per month
$7.52
Per year (365 days)
$90.24

Tariff: 27.5c/kWh — ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 for the Jemena network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: GloBird Energy — appliance electricity use. Full ceramic cooktop costs in VIC →

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 VIC?
$0.49 at the typical 1,800 W draw on VIC's reference rate of 27.5c/kWh (Jemena network). Efficient models run $0.33, high-draw models $0.82.
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 VIC's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 usage rate for the Jemena network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See VIC 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.