Independent EV car tool
EV Car Charging Time and Cost Calculator
Connect required kilometres with charging time, electricity cost, cost per kilometre and optional home-load headroom.
Step 2
Charging estimate
Enter car, charger and tariff values to see the estimate.
Charging time for —
——- Battery energy for distance
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- Energy from wall
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- Charging cost
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- Cost per km
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- Estimated battery-side power
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- Accepted wall power
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- Range added per charging hour
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- Full-charge equivalents
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- Estimated full-charge time
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- Estimated full-charge cost
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- Headroom before charger
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- Headroom after planned charger
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How the calculation works
Battery energy = usable battery kWh × distance ÷ range. Accepted wall power is the lower of charger rated AC output and vehicle maximum AC acceptance. Estimated battery-side power = accepted wall power × efficiency. Time uses battery-side power; cost uses wall energy.
Important limits
Range and charging vary with conditions and charging taper. Home-load output is arithmetic only and does not approve an installation.
Use this calculator to estimate EV car charging time, electricity cost per kilometre, charging bottlenecks and optional home-load headroom from vehicle and tariff data. Enter values for the vehicle, charger and electricity plan you are actually evaluating.
What to enter
Use the vehicle and electricity tariff data requested by the calculator and check the units before calculating. Where the template offers the option, add the relevant home-load information for a headroom estimate. The template controls the actual fields and calculations; this supporting copy does not replace its labels, formulas or result logic.
How to read the estimate
Review charging time and electricity cost per kilometre together. Treat any charger bottleneck or home-load headroom result as a screening estimate, not proof of charger, wiring or supply suitability. Actual charging time and energy use can vary with the vehicle, battery, charger and operating conditions.
Before installing a charger
Verify the vehicle and charger specifications, connector compatibility, supply capacity and manufacturer instructions. Have a qualified electrical professional assess the actual home load, circuit, earthing and protective equipment before installation or use.