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The cost of recharging an electric car at home
96% of respondents to our survey recharge at home and complain about the lack of charging stations in France. Reload your electric car at home is the practical and economical way to keep your vehicle fully charged, especially at night.
We spoke to a number of electric vehicle owners who shared their experiences with us.
For a Kia e-Soul electricHubert, a 51-year-old IT specialist from the Bordeaux region, spends €2/100km plugging in at home most of the time.
| Modèles | Voiture essence | Voiture électrique |
|---|---|---|
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Average consumption
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5L/100 km
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10 kWh/100 km
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Average rate
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1,5€/L
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0.25 €/kWh
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Annual price
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1125 €
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375 €
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- With a conventional electricity supplier,There are two possible scenarios:
- Basic option,kWh is the same price all the time. Generally speaking, the price is around €0.15/kWh to €0.16/kWh. So a full recharge costs €7.50.
- Peak/off-peak option,the price per kWh can range from €0.13/kWh to €0.18/kWh, or more. That's a charge of €6.50 at off-peak times and more than €10 at peak times.
- With a cost-price electricity supplier, you pay the true price per kWh, with no margin. This price varies according to supply and demand on the market. It can go as low as €0.07/kWh for a few hours at the weekend: that's a full charge for your electric car at €3.50, which represents several hundred euros in savings per year.
Barry is the first electricity supplier to offer kWh at cost price in France. Using the Barry application, you can also track this price and find out 24 hours in advance, to easy recharging at the cheapest times.
The application also comes with its share of practical features, such as a intelligent recharging function for certain electric cars(Teslain particular), as well as tracking consumption, payments and thecarbon footprint of its energy consumption. A supplier and a practical app for electromobilists!
Read also : 8 tips to reduce the energy consumption of your electric car
The cost of recharging an electric car at work
The cost of recharging an electric car at work can vary from one organisation to another. Some opt for free charging, while others offer preferential rates for employees.
As part of the energy transition law for green growthThe government has set a target of 7 million charging points installed by 2030, and businesses are required to contribute to this overall effort. In particular, they have a legal obligation to equip part of their car parks with electric charging points accessible to their employees.
Find out more about your employer's legal obligations in relation to their car parks and employees.
The cost of recharging an electric car at a fast-charging station
Fast chargers are generally found in motorway service stations This is the fastest way of recharging, but also the most expensive.
Prices vary depending on the model. Refilling a Kia Niro EV can take less than 1 hour and a full charge will cost you around €5.
That said, this method is ideal for long journeys. The only drawback is that if you're not the only owner of an electric vehicle, you can spend a long time waiting for your turn. So you'll need to be patient.
What are your tips for recharging your electric car? Share your experience in the comments section.
Price of an electric charge vs. the price of a full tank of fossil fuel
The price of fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel has been rising steadily for several years. This trend has been accentuated by the current energy crisis and international geopolitical tensions.
Against this backdrop, electric vehicles are emerging as a more economical and environmentally-friendly alternative to combustion-powered vehicles.
| Carburant | Prix estimé pour 100 km |
|---|---|
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Electricity (home charging)
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2.9 €
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Petrol (E10)
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8.4 €
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Diesel (E7)
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6.3 €
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While the price of a full tank of petrol or diesel is displayed directly at the pump, estimating the cost of a full electric charge at home requires a simple two-step calculation:
- Identifying the price of a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity :
- The price per kWh is shown on your electricity bill.
- It may vary depending on your supplier, your contract and the options you choose.
- In France, the average price of a kWh of electricity is around €0.17 including tax.
- Determine the fuel consumption of your electric vehicle:
- Fuel consumption is generally expressed in kWh/100 km.
- You can find this information in your vehicle's technical specifications.
For example, if your vehicle consumes 15 kWh/100 km, a full recharge of its battery of 50 kWh will cost :
50 kWh x €0.17/kWh = €8.50
To sum up, to find out the cost of a full electric charge at home, simply multiply the capacity of your vehicle's battery by the price per kWh of electricity.
Tip:
Many websites and applications offer charging cost simulators to help you estimate your expenditure based on your electricity consumption and tariff.
Choosing an electric car: comparing fuel consumption, battery capacity and recharging costs
| Model | Average fuel consumption (kWh/100 km) | Battery capacity (kWh) | Autonomy (km) | Recharge_DC | Reload_AC | Cost of a full recharge (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 14.4 kWh/ 100 Km | 60 kWh | 491 Km | 170 kW | 13 minutes | 11 kW | 4h22 | 10,94 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 14.7 kWh/ 100 Km | 67.5 kWh | 484 Km | 77 kW | 32 minutes | 11 kW | 4h55 | 11,31 |
| Kia Niro EV | 16.4 kWh/ 100 Km | 68 kWh | 463 Km | 72 kW | 34 minutes | 11 kW | 4h57 | 12,37 |
| Renault Zoe | 17.7 kWh/ 100 Km | 54.7 kWh | 385 Km | 50 kW | 39 minutes | 22 kW | 1h59 | 8,32 |
| Peugeot e-208 | 15.4 kWh/ 100 Km | 50 kWh | 362 Km | 100 kW | 18 minutes | 11 kW | 3h38 | 8,1 |
Special report: electric cars and winter
The electric cars are still the victims of clichés, especially when it comes to their efficiency during periods of low temperature. When winters are harsh, they are reputed not to work well, if at all. But is this really the case?
It's quite difficult to give exact figures for the loss of efficiency of electric cars when temperatures fall, but it's estimated at 20%. It would be a mistake to think that an electric car is anything like a combustion engine car: this is not true. The electric car has many advantages, and its disadvantages can be overcome with the right preparation.
Read also : How do you prepare for skiing in an electric car?
One of the side effects of combustion is heat, so petrol internal combustion engines waste energy, which is then diverted into the passenger compartment to keep occupants warm during the freezing months.
In contrast, the typical electric vehicle (EV) has little wasted energy and therefore has to draw on the main batteries to power the cabin heaters. In addition, the main batteries must also be maintained at optimum operating temperatures, requiring the use of a dedicated heating and cooling management system.
The efficiency of electric and internal combustion vehicles therefore decreases in extreme cold, but owners of combustion-powered vehicles find petrol stations very easily, which doesn't make their journeys any more complicated.
As far as electric cars are concerned, many owners of Electric Teslafor example, report an overall reduction in their autonomy of around 20%.
Our advice for a better winter
For owners of electric vehicles, it's more complicated. But the range of electric cars can be boosted by using a few tricks, such as :
- Warming the interior before disconnecting it from its charging station.
- It is advisable to keep warm on the road. If possible, use the heated seats and steering wheel to keep warm rather than heating. It takes less energy for the vehicle to heat your body through the seat than it does to heat the whole car.
- Don't underestimate tyre pressure, which can make all the difference: as the outside temperature drops, so does the air pressure in your tyres.
- Check the pressure in all four tyres and add air if necessary. Check tyre pressure in the morning when the tyres are cold. Correctly inflated tyres can help improve the electric car's range.
- Finally, you should also consider taking a premium insurance so you can be sure of being able to get help in the event of a breakdown due to the cold.
Read also : 6 tips to improve your independence electric cars in winter
In a nutshell
The cost of recharging an electric car in France varies between recharging at home, at work and in public.
- The cost of recharging an electric car at home Recharging costs around €2 for a full charge at home.
- The cost of recharging an electric car at work : Some employers install recharging points in car parks and offer this service free of charge.
- The cost of recharging an electric car in certain public places Public charging points: public charging points located in supermarkets or car parks are often free of charge. You can find charging points on the Charge Map.
- The cost of recharging an electric car at fast-charging stations Fast charging points are usually found at motorway service stations. The price depends, of course, on the model of your vehicle, and is around €5 for a full charge.
If you would like to find out more aboutsupport for the installation of charging points for private customers in 2024For more information, see our article on this subject.
