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Cost to run a electric radiant cooktop (per element) in New South Wales (2026–27)

NSW reference tariff · 33.1c/kWh

$0.60 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $109/year on the Ausgrid rate.

Source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8), effective 1 July 2026

Ceramic cooktop cost in NSW at 0.5 h/day, 365 days/year (33.1c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,200 W)$0.40$0.20$6.04$73
Typical (1,800 W)$0.60$0.30$9.07$109
High (3,000 W)$0.99$0.50$15.11$181

Appliance running-cost calculator

NSW

Ceramic cooktop: 1,200–3,000 W typical range.

15–45 min per session; radiant elements cycle on/off, so average draw sits below rated watts.

$0.60 per hour · $109/year at your settings
Per day (0.5 h)
$0.30
Per month
$9.07
Per year (365 days)
$108.86

Tariff: 33.1c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the Ausgrid network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: GloBird Energy — appliance electricity use. Full ceramic cooktop costs in NSW →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Radiant and coil hobs hold their heat, so switch them off a touch before the food's done and let the warmth finish the job. Always use a lid, and match the pot base to the element so heat isn't spilling past the sides. Flat, well-fitting cookware transfers heat best. Boiling water in the kettle first and pouring it in beats heating a pot from cold.

Frequently asked questions

What does a ceramic cooktop cost per hour in NSW?
$0.60 at the typical 1,800 W draw on NSW's reference rate of 33.1c/kWh (Ausgrid network). Efficient models run $0.40, high-draw models $0.99.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses NSW's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) usage rate for the Ausgrid network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NSW rates by zone.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

15–45 min per session; radiant elements cycle on/off, so average draw sits below rated watts.