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Cost to run a electric oven in South Australia (2026–27)

SA reference tariff · 41.9c/kWh

$1.26 per hour at 3,000 W

Typical use (1 h/day, 312 days at 1 kWh per hour of use) ≈ $131/year on the SA Power Networks rate.

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

Electric oven cost in SA at 1 h/day, 312 days/year (41.9c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (2,000 W)$0.84$0.84$25.48$262
Typical (3,000 W)$1.26$1.26$38.22$392
High (5,000 W)$2.10$2.10$63.70$654

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (1 kWh per hour of use) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

Appliance running-cost calculator

SA

Electric oven: 2,000–5,000 W typical range.

Rated element watts peak on preheat; once at temperature the thermostat cycles, so real use is ~0.8–1.2 kWh per hour.

$1.26 per hour · $392/year at your settings
Per day (1 h)
$1.26
Per month
$38.22
Per year (312 days)
$392.28

Tariff: 41.9c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the SA Power Networks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — electric oven energy consumption. Full electric oven costs in SA →

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Cutting the cost

Skip the pre-heat for anything that isn't baking, and resist opening the door, since every peek lets the heat pour out. Cook in batches while it's already hot, use the fan-forced setting to cook at a lower temperature, and switch off a little early to coast on the residual heat. For small dishes, a benchtop oven, air fryer or microwave uses far less.

Frequently asked questions

What does a electric oven cost per hour in SA?
$1.26 at the typical 3,000 W draw on SA's reference rate of 41.9c/kWh (SA Power Networks network). Efficient models run $0.84, high-draw models $2.10.
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.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Rated element watts peak on preheat; once at temperature the thermostat cycles, so real use is ~0.8–1.2 kWh per hour.