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Cost to run a electric oven in Victoria (2026–27)

VIC reference tariff · 27.5c/kWh

$0.82 per hour at 3,000 W

Typical use (1 h/day, 312 days at 1 kWh per hour of use) ≈ $86/year on the Jemena rate.

Source: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27, effective 1 July 2026

Electric oven cost in VIC at 1 h/day, 312 days/year (27.5c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (2,000 W)$0.55$0.55$16.70$171
Typical (3,000 W)$0.82$0.82$25.05$257
High (5,000 W)$1.37$1.37$41.75$429

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (1 kWh per hour of use) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

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VIC

Electric oven: 2,000–5,000 W typical range.

Rated element watts peak on preheat; once at temperature the thermostat cycles, so real use is ~0.8–1.2 kWh per hour.

$0.82 per hour · $257/year at your settings
Per day (1 h)
$0.82
Per month
$25.05
Per year (312 days)
$257.12

Tariff: 27.5c/kWh — ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 for the Jemena network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — electric oven energy consumption. Full electric oven costs in VIC →

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Cutting the cost

Skip the pre-heat for anything that isn't baking, and resist opening the door, since every peek lets the heat pour out. Cook in batches while it's already hot, use the fan-forced setting to cook at a lower temperature, and switch off a little early to coast on the residual heat. For small dishes, a benchtop oven, air fryer or microwave uses far less.

Frequently asked questions

What does a electric oven cost per hour in VIC?
$0.82 at the typical 3,000 W draw on VIC's reference rate of 27.5c/kWh (Jemena network). Efficient models run $0.55, high-draw models $1.37.
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 VIC's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 usage rate for the Jemena network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See VIC rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Rated element watts peak on preheat; once at temperature the thermostat cycles, so real use is ~0.8–1.2 kWh per hour.