Key takeaways for drivers
Important update
On January 1st, 2025, a beneficial tax rule for Dutch charge network operators expired. Some operators are already passing on this cost to drivers and we’re likely to see more operators change their prices.
Chargers under 12 kW are usually the cheapest
These chargers typically cost between €0,33 to €0,54 per kWh, which can be cheaper than higher power chargers. While charging might take a bit longer, your savings can really add up.
There can be big price differences between cities
Our research found that the average price per kWh difference between the most expensive and cheapest city analysed was €0,18. Drivers in Amsterdam have the lowest average price per kWh.
Charge at local prices to save more
In most cities, you can save more by using providers that pass on operator pricing like Tap. Our research found that drivers can save up to €0,26 per kWh by comparing prices.
What is the cost to charge your car?
The average cost to charge an an electric car in the Netherlands in 2025 is:
- €0,46 per kWh at an AC charger (under 23 kW)
- €0,75 per kWh at a DC charger or Fast charger (over 50 kW)
- €0,15 per kWh at home (with a variable contact)
Example: If you charge 200 kWh per month, here’s what you could pay based on the average price per kWh:
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
Charge session costs
AC chargers (<23 kW)
€0,46
€92
DC chargers (>50 kW)
€0,75
€150
Home chargers (variable contract)
€0,15
€30
Clear, upfront pricing in the Tap app
What is the average price difference between AC chargers?
The average price for AC chargers is €0,46 per kWh. The average price for energy for chargers under 23 kW has increased since August 2024, particularly for chargers under 12 kW.
AC chargers under 23 kW
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
January 2025
€0,46
September 2024
€0,43
February 2024
€0,44
September 2023
€0,49
See how average price per kWh of AC chargers between 8 to 12 kW have changed over time:
AC chargers between 8 to 12 kW
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
Majority of 8 - 12 kW chargers have a price range of
January 2025
€0,44
€0,33 - €0,54
September 2024
€0,40
€0,27 - €0,52
February 2024
€0,41
€0,27 - €0,53
September 2023
€0,49
€0,35 - €0,54
See how average price per kWh of AC chargers between 12 to 23 kW have changed over time:
AC chargers between 12 to 23 kW
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
Majority of 12 - 23 kW chargers have a price range of
January 2025
€0,49
€0,38 - €0,61
September 2024
€0,48
€0,37 - €0,61
February 2024
€0,48
€0,36 - €0,60
September 2023
€0,49
€0,37 - €0,61
On 21 January 2024, we randomly sampled 3 AC chargers in Rotterdam to give you an idea of the actual kWh price you could pay to use these chargers:
- At Boezemsingel 100, on a 11 kW charger operated by Shell, you would pay €0,563 per kWh.
- At Sophiakade 9a, on a 11 kW charger operated by Equans, you would pay €0,388 per kWh.
- At Wanderloord dwarsstraat 17, on a 11 kW charger operated by EVBox, you would pay €0,605 per kWh.
What is the average price difference between DC chargers?
The average price for a DC charger is €0,75 per kWh. While the most a driver could pay is €1,06, the majority of chargers over 50 kW have a price range of €0,66 – €0,85 per kWh.
DC chargers over 50kW
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
Majority of chargers over 50 kW have a price range of
January 2025
€0,75
€0,66 - €0,85
September 2024
€0,71
€0,62 - €0,80
February 2024
€0,73
€0,64 - €0,82
On 21 January 2025, we randomly sampled 3 DC chargers around Utrecht to give you an idea of the actual kWh price you could pay to use these DC chargers:
- At Ravenswewetering in Nieuwegein, on a 175 kW charger operated by Fastned, you would pay €0,741 per kWh.
- At Ravenswade 1 in Nieuwegein, on a 62.5 kW charger operated by Vattenfall, you would pay €0,654 per kWh.
- At Ruimtegweg 8 in Utrecht, on a 350 kW charger operated by Shell, you would pay €0,831 per kWh.
There are big price differences between cities
There’s a big difference in prices between equivalent public chargers, even in the same neighbourhood. Comparing chargers helps you find the best value.
Average price at public chargers:
City
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
Amsterdam
€0,43
Rotterdam
€0,45
Haarlem
€0,47
Leeuwarden
€0,48
Almere
€0,48
Alkmaar
€0,48
Den Haag
€0,48
Apeldoorn
€0,50
Zoetemeer
€0,50
Utrecht
€0,52
Arnhem
€0,52
Breda
€0,53
Amersfoort
€0,43
Enschede
€0,54
Dordrecht
€0,54
Leiden
€0,54
's-Hertogenbosch
€0,54
Middelburg
€0,54
Zwolle
€0,56
Groningen
€0,56
Eindhoven
€0,57
Maastricht
€0,58
Nijmegen
€0,61
Data: January 2025
What is the average price to charge your car at home?
Home charging is the cheapest way to charge your car, averaging €0,15 per kWh on a variable contract.
On average, the cost of energy on these types of contracts has dropped since February 2024.
Home owners with chargers may save more on their charging with a dynamic home energy contract. Data from day-ahead auction prices from EPEX indicates that cost per kWh can be under €0,12 per kWh.
Why is pricing between chargers so different?
- There can be multiple operators in the same area that set their own prices.
- Operator costs are impacted by energy price fluctuations.
- Operators usually buy energy in advance, so their pricing does not always reflect current energy markets.
- Business and individuals can now make their private chargers public using Tap Electric, and set their own tariffs.
- On January 1st, 2025, a beneficial tax rule for Dutch charge network operators expired. Some operators may choose to pass on this cost to customers.
How do I calculate my total cost per charge session?
Session cost + Transaction costs + subscription costs = Total monthly charging costs
Session costs
- Price per kWh
- Operator fees:
- Starting fee: flat fee just to plug in
- Idle fee: kicks in once your vehicle is fully charged but still plugged in
- Hourly fee: a fee for every hour you are plugged in
Transaction costs
- Provider transaction costs per session
Subscription costs
- Monthly Subscription cost
When you charge with Tap, we fix the applicable price on your charging session and you can track those costs in real-time while you charge. We believe it’s important that the price you see in the Tap app is what you pay.
Find the cheapest chargers in your area
EV drivers can still find ways to save on their charging costs
1
Compare charger prices and save
Drivers can easily compare charger prices and find which one is the cheapest. You can choose to see charger prices or your estimated session costs for every charger directly on the Tap map.
2
Choose providers that give you the best value
The price you pay may change depending on the charger location and which provider you use to pay. It’s important to compare providers and their charge cards to find which one benefits you most.
3
Earn money with your home charger
If you own a charger, you can potentially earn money every time an EV driver uses it to charge their car. With Tap you can manage your charger for free, set who can use your charger and and how much they pay.
4
Save with a home dynamic energy contract
According to Vereniging van Dynamische Energieleveranciers you could save with a dynamic energy contract. With Tap’s ‘Dynamic Tariff Optimiser’” algorithm, you can charge at the cheapest moments of the day.
Have more questions about charging? Check our ultimate guide to EV charging in the Netherlands.
Resources and expertise:
the methodology behind our data
Our experts fact checked and last updated this research on 23 January 2025.
Sources:
Home charging average consumer prices per kilowatt hours of variable costs for the delivery of electricity sourced from CBS.nl in August 2024. Prices will be updated in February 2025 according to the CBS.nl website.
Data from day-ahead auction prices from EPEX updated on 21 January 2025.
Live tariff data sourced from Tap Electric.
Details:
The data sample was taken from live tariff data of public charger outlets on:
September 24th 2023:
- To get the average cost of all charger outlets under 23 kW, we analysed 5,101 post codes.
- For all other analyses, tariffs were grouped based on the power range of the charger outlets, 8 to 12 kW from 1,676 post codes and 12 to 23 kW groups from 941 post codes.
February 29th 2024:
- To get the average cost of all chargers outlets under 23 kW, we analysed over 87,000 chargers
- To get the average cost of all charger outlets greater than 50 kW, we analysed over 1,000 chargers
September 3rd 2024:
- To get the average cost of all chargers outlets under 23 kW, we analysed over 106,000 chargers
- To get the average cost of all charger outlets greater than 50 kW, we analysed over 2,500 chargers
September 4th 2024:
- We randomly sampled 3 AC chargers and 3 DC chargers live tariff data.
September 6th 2024:
- To get the average cost of chargers. percity, we analyised over 108,000 chargers.
January 17th 2025:
- To get the average cost of all chargers outlets under 23 kW, we analysed over 112,000 chargers
- To get the average cost of all charger outlets greater than 50 kW, we analysed over 1,900 chargers
September 21st 2024:
- We randomly sampled 3 AC chargers and 3 DC chargers live tariff data.
Only tariffs with solely a kWh were analysed for comparison.
References to “Majority of chargers” refers to two thirds of chargers analysed in each charger power set.
All pricing analysed is CPO pricing, meaning the research did not consider MSP business models.