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

WA reference tariff · 33.3c/kWh

$0.60 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $109/year on the Western Power (SWIS) rate.

Source: WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1), effective 1 July 2026

Ceramic cooktop cost in WA at 0.5 h/day, 365 days/year (33.3c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,200 W)$0.40$0.20$6.07$73
Typical (1,800 W)$0.60$0.30$9.10$109
High (3,000 W)$1.00$0.50$15.17$182

Appliance running-cost calculator

WA

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.

$0.60 per hour · $109/year at your settings
Per day (0.5 h)
$0.30
Per month
$9.10
Per year (365 days)
$109.27

Tariff: 33.3c/kWh — WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1) for the Western Power (SWIS) network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: GloBird Energy — appliance electricity use. Full ceramic cooktop costs in WA →

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 WA?
$0.60 at the typical 1,800 W draw on WA's reference rate of 33.3c/kWh (Western Power (SWIS) network). Efficient models run $0.40, high-draw models $1.00.
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 WA's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1) usage rate for the Western Power (SWIS) network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See WA 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.