In Belgium, there is a significant difference between the cost of home charging and public charging. This means you can save hundreds of euros per year by charging at home.
Facts:
Actual vehicle range: 350 km
Battery capacity: 60 kWh
Daily driving distance: 39 km (source: FLEET.be)
Public charging rate: €0.50/kWh
Home charging rate (CREG, Feb. 2024): €0.33/kWh
Calculation:
Number of charging sessions per day:
39 km per day / 350 km driving range = 0.111 charging sessions/day
Consumption per month:
0.111 charges/day x 60 kWh/charge x 30 days ≈ 199.8 kWh per month
Monthly cost:
Home charging:
199.8 kWh × €0.33/kWh = €65.93
Public charging:
199.8 kWh × €0.50/kWh = €99.90
Annual savings:
Annual home charging cost: €65.93 × 12 = €791.16
Annual public charging cost: €99.90 × 12 = €1,198.80
Savings: €1,198.80 - €791.16 = €407.64 per year
Conclusion:
By charging at home, you can save €407.64 per year on the charging costs of your electric vehicle.
Notice:
This is a simplified calculation. Other factors may affect the actual costs, such as:
Additional fees from public charging operators (varies per provider)
Vehicle efficiency
Actual driving range
Charging time
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