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Cost to run a ev home charger in Victoria (2026–27)

VIC reference tariff · 27.5c/kWh

$1.92 per hour at 7,000 W

Typical use (2 h/day, 365 days a year at 7,000 W) ≈ $1,404/year on the Jemena rate.

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

EV charger cost in VIC at 2 h/day, 365 days/year (27.5c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (2,400 W)$0.66$1.32$40.08$481
Typical (7,000 W)$1.92$3.85$116.91$1,404
High (22,000 W)$6.04$12.09$367.44$4,412

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VIC

EV 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.

$1.92 per hour · $1,404/year at your settings
Per day (2 h)
$3.85
Per month
$116.91
Per year (365 days)
$1,403.72

Tariff: 27.5c/kWh — ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 for the Jemena network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: SolarQuotes — EV charger guide. Full ev charger costs in VIC →

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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 VIC?
$1.92 at the typical 7,000 W draw on VIC's reference rate of 27.5c/kWh (Jemena network). Efficient models run $0.66, high-draw models $6.04.
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.

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.