Cost to run a ev home charger in Northern Territory (2026–27)
NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh
Typical use (2 h/day, 365 days a year at 7,000 W) ≈ $1,619/year on the Power and Water rate.
Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (2,400 W) | $0.76 | $1.52 | $46.23 | $555 |
| Typical (7,000 W) | $2.22 | $4.44 | $134.82 | $1,619 |
| High (22,000 W) | $6.97 | $13.94 | $423.74 | $5,088 |
Appliance running-cost calculator
NTEV charger: 2,400–22,000 W typical range.
Low/typical/high are charger power levels — 2.4 kW portable lead, 7 kW single-phase wallbox, 22 kW three-phase — not duty cycles; a home session runs 4–10 h overnight.
- Per day (2 h)
- $4.44
- Per month
- $134.82
- Per year (365 days)
- $1,618.79
Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: SolarQuotes — EV charger guide. Full ev charger costs in NT →
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Cutting the cost
Charge overnight on an off-peak or dedicated EV tariff, or during the day if your solar is exporting anyway. You rarely need a full charge every night, so top up to your usual daily range instead of filling to the top each time. Set a scheduled start so the car waits for the cheap window, and steer clear of charging through the early-evening peak.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a ev charger cost per hour in NT?
- $2.22 at the typical 7,000 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.76, high-draw models $6.97.
- 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 NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.
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Low/typical/high are charger power levels — 2.4 kW portable lead, 7 kW single-phase wallbox, 22 kW three-phase — not duty cycles; a home session runs 4–10 h overnight.