Key takeaways for drivers
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 your electric car might take a bit longer, your savings can really add up.
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 2026 is:
- €0,46 per kWh at an AC charger (under 23 kW)
- €0,73 per kWh at a DC charger or Fast charger (over 50 kW)
- €0,15 per kWh at home (with a variable contact)*
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
Charge session costs
AC chargers (<23 kW)
€0,46
€92
DC chargers (>50 kW)
€0,73
€146
Home chargers (variable contract)
€0,15
€30
*Electricity variable delivery rate contract prices according to the CBS.nl website from September 2025.
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 charging stations under 23 kW has remained stable since January 2025, particularly for chargers under 12 kW.
AC chargers under 23 kW
Average price per kWh (incl. VAT)
October 2025
€0,46
April 2025
€0,46
January 2025
€0,46
August 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
October 2025
€0,45
€0,34-€0,55
April 2025
€0,44
€0,33-€0,54
January 2025
€0,44
€0,33 - €0,54
August 2024
€0,39
€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
October 2025
€0,48
€0,36 - €0,62
April 2025
€0,49
€0,38 - €0,61
January 2025
€0,49
€0,38 - €0,61
August 2024
€0,48
€0,37 - €0,61
February 2024
€0,48
€0,36 - €0,60
September 2023
€0,49
€0,37 - €0,61
The majority of charging stations in the Netherlands are AC chargers under 23 kW. We randomly sampled 3 charging stations under 12 kW in Rotterdam on 29 October 2025, 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 Boershaplaan 219, on a 11 kW charger operated by Equans, you would pay €0,484 per kWh.
What is the average price difference between DC chargers?
The average price for a DC charger (also known as a fast charger) is €0,73 per kWh. While the most a driver could pay is €1,27, the majority of chargers over 50 kW have a price range of €0,62 – €0,84 per kWh.
DC chargers over 50 kW
October 2025
€0,73
€0,62 - €0,84
April 2025
€0,79
€0,67 - €0,86
January 2025
€0,75
€0,66 - €0,85
August 2024
€0,71
€0,62 - €0,80
February 2024
€0,73
€0,64 - €0,82
On 21 January 2025, we randomly sampled 3 fast chargers around Utrecht to give you an idea of the kWh price you could pay to use these fast 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 Ruimteweg 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 is a big difference in prices between equivalent public EV chargers, even in the same neighbourhood. Comparing chargers in a charging app like Tap can help you find the best value.
Average price at public chargers:
City
Average price per 10 kWh during a 10-hour charging session (incl. VAT)
Amsterdam
€4,86
'S-Herteogenbosch
€5,50
Rotterdam
€4,71
Den Haag
€4,74
Haarlem
€5,44
Almere
€4,93
Zoetermeer
€4,80
Utrecht
€4,98
Leeuwarden
€6,39
Nijmegen
€4,35
Apeldoorn
€4,60
Enschede
€5,19
Arnhem
€5,31
Amersfoort
€6,70
Dordrecht
€6,69
Leiden
€6,48
Middelburg
€6,52
Breda
€6,39
Eindhoven
€5,60
Zwolle
€4,35
Maastricht
€4,90
Groningen
€5,60
Data: January 2026
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 2025.
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 €0,08 per kWh.
Frequently asked questions about pricing
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What’s the difference in cost between home charging and public charging in the Netherlands?
Charging at home is generally the cheapest option, with average prices around €0.15 per kWh (variable contract). Public AC chargers are typically more expensive, averaging around €0.45 per kWh, and DC chargers at €0.73 per kWh – not including any additional fees from the operator or charge card provider.
How does the cost of on-street AC (slow) charging compare to DC (fast charging)?
DC (fast) charging is typically 2x more expensive, often costing around €0.76 per kWh on average, due to the high operational costs of the hardware.
What is the average total cost to fully charge an electric car in the Netherlands?
This varies depending on where you charge and what type of charger you use. Based on the average EV battery of 65 kWh and average energy price, at home you could typically pay €9,75 and on-street public chargers between €29.90 for AC chargers and €47.45 for DC chargers, plus any session fees or subscriptions.
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.
- Businesses and individuals can now make their private chargers public using Tap Electric, and set their own tariffs.
How do I calculate my total cost per charge session?
Session cost + Transaction costs + subscription costs = Total monthly charging costs
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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
Find cheap chargers in your area
Can I use public chargers without a charge card subscription?
Yes. Providers like Tap Electric let you use their app for pay-as-you-go charging without signing up for a subscription. With a Tap subscription, you pay less or no transaction fees; without one you do.
Tips on how to save on your EV charging
- 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.
- 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 (hint: Tap Roamer is often has the cheapest prices).
- Track your charging costs and spot savings
Keeping track of your charging habits isn’t just about budgeting –it’s about spotting ways to save money, like using a charger that has more fees than another one nearby.
What You Should Be Tracking
- Cost Per kWh: Is the charger down the street €0.40/kWh while the one a few metres away is €0.65/kWh? Finding these differences is the fastest way to save.
- Hidden Fees: Watch out for start, hourly and idle fees. These costs can add up throughout the month.
- Charging Habits: Note when you charge. If you use fast DC chargers often, your costs will be high. Reserving those for road trips, and sticking to cheaper AC chargers for daily top-ups, ensures maximum savings.
Tip: Tap Insights
When you charge on Tap, we breakdown your charging data and turn it into helpful insights for you in our app.
- See Your Monthly Spend, Sessions, and Consumption: Get a clear overview of your total costs and how much energy you used over the last 30 days.
- Find your Best Value: We automatically show you which charger operator and which cities were the cheapest for you to charge. Use this information to guide your future charging choices.
- 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 electric car. With Tap you can manage your charger for free, set who can use your charger and and how much they pay.
- Save more with a home dynamic energy contract
According to data by Vereniging van Dynamische Energieleveranciers you could save more with a dynamic energy contract. With Tap’s ‘Dynamic Tariff Optimiser’” algorithm, you can charge at the cheapest moments of the day following the dynamic tariffs offered by your contract provider.
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 24 April 2025.
Sources:
Home charging average consumer prices per kilowatt hours of variable costs for the delivery of electricity sourced from CBS.nl in March 2025.
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.
September 21st 2024:
- We randomly sampled 3 AC chargers and 3 DC chargers live tariff data
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
October 14th 2025:
- To get the average cost of all chargers outlets under 23 kW, we analysed over 171,000 chargers
- To get the average cost of all charger outlets greater than 50 kW, we analysed over 3,700 chargers
October 30 2025:
- We randomly sampled 3 AC chargers and 3 AC chargers live tariff data.
- 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.