In Belgium, the average difference between home charging and public charging is approximately €0.25 per kWh. This means that you can save hundreds of euros annually by charging at home.
Facts:
Car: 60 kWh battery and 210 km actual driving range
Charging at home: €0.33/kWh (CREG rate in February 2024)
Public charging: €0.45/kWh
Commuting: 45.8 km/day ( AMS 2020 figures)
Calculation:
Number of charges per month:
45.8 km per day / 210 km driving range = 0.22 charges/day
Consumption per month:
0.22 charges/day * 60 kWh/charge * 30 days = 403.2 kWh
Costs per month:
Home: 403.2 kWh * €0.33/kWh = €133.06
Public: 403.2 kWh * €0.45/kWh = €181.44
Savings per year:
€2,177.28 - €1,596.72 = €580.56
By charging at home you can save €580.56 per year on the costs of charging your electric car.
Attention:
This is a simplified calculation. There are other factors that can affect costs, such as:
The efficiency of the car
The loading time
The subsidies that are available