The European average for charging at public alternating current (AC) stations generally ranges between
EUR 0.40/kWh and 0.55EUR/kWh. However, the exact price is heavily influenced by the country and local operator subscriptions.
User guide!
To get an accurate estimate, complete the 5 fields in the form:
Battery Capacity (kWh): Enter the total battery size of your car (e.g. Dacia Spring has ~27 kWh, Tesla Model 3 has ~60-75 kWh, VW ID.4 has ~77 kWh).
Initial battery level (%): The current energy percentage displayed on the car's dashboard when you put it on charge (ex: 20%).
Desired battery level (%): The percentage at which you want to stop charging. Tip: For long trips and to protect the battery, stopping at 80% is recommended.
Station/machine power (kW): Here you must enter the lower value between the station power and the maximum power that your car can accept..
(Example: If the street station can provide 22 kW (AC), but your car has an internal charger limited to 11 kW, enter 11.)
Price per kWh (€): The rate applied by your energy supplier or the public station application (e.g. €0.40).
Useful tips for efficient charging
Golden Rule (80%): Charging speed drops dramatically after the battery goes past 80%, especially at fast charging stations on the highway (DC). To save time and money, only charge to 80% when you're on a long trip.
Winter charging: When temperatures are very low, the car's computer will limit the charging speed to protect the cold battery. The actual standby time may be longer than the theoretical estimate.
