How much does it cost to charge an electric car? | Kia British Dominica

 While the cost varies surprisingly depending on where, when, and how you charge, it is sure that the overall cost is considerably less than running an internal combustion engine car. The capacity of an electric car’s battery is expressed in kilowatt hours (kWh), which is a measure of the energy storage available in the cells. For example, a KIA Niro EV packs a 64kWh battery.  So, to calculate how much it costs to charge your vehicle, simply, you need to look at the cost of electricity (either at a public charging point or your home supply) and do the calculation.

 As of simple terms, the formula is: Size of battery (kWh) x Electricity cost of your supplier (pence per kilowatt hour) = Cost to charge an electric car from absolutely empty to full.

 For example: KIA Niro EV has a 64 kWh battery (kWh = kilowatt Hour). The cost per kWh of electricity is €0.17 (sample cost, depending on a supplier), so the cost to charge the  e-Niro battery from 0% to 100% is 64 kWh X €0.17 = €10.88