Cost to run a ev home charger in Tasmania (2026–27)
TAS reference tariff · 28.0c/kWh
Typical use (2 h/day, 365 days a year at 7,000 W) ≈ $1,428/year on the TasNetworks rate.
Source: OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31, effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (2,400 W) | $0.67 | $1.34 | $40.79 | $490 |
| Typical (7,000 W) | $1.96 | $3.91 | $118.97 | $1,428 |
| High (22,000 W) | $6.15 | $12.30 | $373.91 | $4,489 |
Appliance running-cost calculator
TASEV charger: 2,400–22,000 W typical range.
Low/typical/high are charger power levels — 2.4 kW portable lead, 7 kW single-phase wallbox, 22 kW three-phase — not duty cycles; a home session runs 4–10 h overnight.
- Per day (2 h)
- $3.91
- Per month
- $118.97
- Per year (365 days)
- $1,428.44
Tariff: 28.0c/kWh — OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 for the TasNetworks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: SolarQuotes — EV charger guide. Full ev charger costs in TAS →
The same appliance in other states
Cutting the cost
Charge overnight on an off-peak or dedicated EV tariff, or during the day if your solar is exporting anyway. You rarely need a full charge every night, so top up to your usual daily range instead of filling to the top each time. Set a scheduled start so the car waits for the cheap window, and steer clear of charging through the early-evening peak.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a ev charger cost per hour in TAS?
- $1.96 at the typical 7,000 W draw on TAS's reference rate of 28.0c/kWh (TasNetworks network). Efficient models run $0.67, high-draw models $6.15.
- 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 TAS's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 usage rate for the TasNetworks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See TAS rates by zone.
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Low/typical/high are charger power levels — 2.4 kW portable lead, 7 kW single-phase wallbox, 22 kW three-phase — not duty cycles; a home session runs 4–10 h overnight.